Short Readings

Ohanami: What Is It?  (Cherry Blossom Picnics)

Ohanami: What Is It? (Cherry Blossom Picnics)

I wonder if cherry blossom viewing parties and picnics only occur in Japan. Do you have a similar sort of event in your country?  Sakura, (cherry blossoms), are Japan’s national...

Ohanami: What Is It? (Cherry Blossom Picnics)

I wonder if cherry blossom viewing parties and picnics only occur in Japan. Do you have a similar sort of event in your country?  Sakura, (cherry blossoms), are Japan’s national...

Plum Trees; a Treasure to the Japanese

Plum Trees; a Treasure to the Japanese

When you think of Japan, images of Sakura (cherry blossoms) probably come to mind. However, they are not the only tree that is important to the Japanese. Plum trees, both...

Plum Trees; a Treasure to the Japanese

When you think of Japan, images of Sakura (cherry blossoms) probably come to mind. However, they are not the only tree that is important to the Japanese. Plum trees, both...

Understanding Different Types of Sakeware

Understanding Different Types of Sakeware

What should you drink your SAKE in?  Ochoko, Guinomi and Sakazuki  Ochoko, guinomi, and sakazuki; all of these words refer to cups for drinking sake. There are various types of...

Understanding Different Types of Sakeware

What should you drink your SAKE in?  Ochoko, Guinomi and Sakazuki  Ochoko, guinomi, and sakazuki; all of these words refer to cups for drinking sake. There are various types of...