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Shishito peppers

Shishito Peppers

Shishito are a variety of sweet peppers grown in Japan and across East Asia. They are generally...

Kabuto origami

Children’s Day Origami Samurai Helmet

Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) is a Japanese national holiday created to celebrate the country's children and...

Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa Mochi is a traditional Japanese confectionery made of mochi that is filled with sweet red bean...

Sushi rice mix

Sushi Taro Rice Mix

Turn plain rice into a wonderful (and easy) chirashi sushi meal. Chirashi sushi literally means "scattered sushi"...

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year

Uwajimaya | Japanese Valentine's Day

Japanese Valentine’s Day

February 14 is Valentine's day, a day when couples exchange gifts and eat out at fancy restaurants,...

Hinamatsuri

Hinamatsuri – Girl’s Day

In Japan, Hina-matsuri, also called Girl’s Day, is celebrated each year on March 3rd. It’s a day...

Koi fish flag

Children’s Day and Koinobori

Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) is a national holiday celebrated in Japan on May 5th. It is...