Japanese New Year Traditions

Most Fascinating Japanese New Year Traditions

A happy new year from Japan! This is my second time celebrating the new year in Japan, and I did a little research on the fascinating Japanese new year traditions based on the things I have seen so far. New Year in Japan is called Oshogatsu, and it’s widely celebrated as one of the…

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tsukiji market tuna auction

Tsukiji Market Tuna Auction A Japanese Tradition

My obsession with the fish market reached its peak when queued for hours right after midnight to attend the Tsukiji market tuna auction after landing in Narita less than 12 hours earlier. Other than being the home of the world-famous tuna auction, which opened in 1935, the Tsukiji fish market is also the largest…

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Jiro Sushi Japanese Restaurant Tokyo Japan

Jiro Sushi The Best Sushi Restaurant In Tokyo Japan

When I watched the Jiro Sushi documentary some years ago, I silently vowed that one day I would eat at his restaurant, making it onto the list shared by Obama and such. That “one day” happened when during my third Japan trip. I made the lunch booking immediately after I booked my ticket to…

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Sumi-e The Ancient Japanese Charcoal Drawing Technique

Sumi-e Ancient Japanese Charcoal Drawing Technique

Sumi-e is the ancient Japanese charcoal drawing technique practised by Buddhist monks initially. It is created with brush strokes, creating a natural flow of the drawing. The central theme of Sumi-e is nature, with four types of plants most painted representing the ever-changing four seasons. It uses ink derived from densely packed charcoal ash,…

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