Immigrants Brought Cultural Diversity to the Coming of Age Ceremonies...

Every year in Japan, huge ceremonies are held for those who have turned 20 years old (legally of age in Japan). Municipalities throughout Japan host the events at various venues to celebrate the young generation. Some even have the ceremonies at Tokyo Disney Resort or the professional baseball stadiums! Celebrating the coming of age must be one of the unique Japanese cultures. It is...

2020.01.30

Sake 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Drinking Sake

What is sake? In English, “sake” refers to the alcoholic fermented rice beverage from Japan. You can classify sake by several different factors including liquor quality, brewing process, the type of rice used, and more. If you are a beginner who just want to enjoy sake tasting, this guide is for you. Follow along as we share more about Japanese sake and discover the...

2020.01.11