50 Japanese Foods to Try While You Are in Japan
WEBApr 3, 2015 · 6. Tonkatsu. Tonkatsu is a popular Japanese dish based on western pork cutlets, where a thick slice of pork is dipped in a flour and beaten egg batter, coated in breadcrumbs and fried in oil. There are both sirloin and fillet tonkatsu, with the fillet tonlatsu being more expensive.
How to Make Takoyaki: A Step-By-Step Recipe (With Pictures
WEBFeb 7, 2018 · Add in the shoga. Add in the green onions. In general, feel free to add in as much or as little of each ingredient as you like. Add in some more batter. You should do this until it overflows a bit. Once a minute has passed, cut off the excess batter and tuck everything into their respective holes.
Japanese Fashion Subcultures: Lolita, Rockabilly, Gyaru, and More ...
WEBOct 29, 2019 · Lolita. Lolita is one of the most iconic of all the Japanese fashion subcultures. The style is heavily influenced by an ultra-feminine take on the traditional Victorian and Edwardian style of children's clothing. The style came into being in the early 2000s as an offshoot from the gothic and aristocratic styles of the Visual Kei movement.
A Complete Guide to Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, the World's …
WEBMar 6, 2017 · Shinjuku Station, the world's busiest station, is so confusing that even Japanese people get lost. However, this guide is written complete with photos for foreign travelers so that they can navigate Shinjuku Station without getting lost. Please read this if you have plans to come to Shinjuku, or even just to Tokyo, because it might come in handy!
A Guide to Japanese Money (Yen): Coins and Bills - tsunagu Japan
WEBApr 13, 2023 · The official currency of Japan is the yen. It’s denoted around the world with the ¥ symbol but locally, the "kanji" character 円 (pronounced “en”) is used. The character aptly translates to “round”, describing the shape of Japanese coins. The first official Japanese coinage dates as far back as 704 during Japan’s Asuka period.
What Is Ramune, Japan’s Beloved Summer Festival Drink?
WEBJun 18, 2024 · What Is Ramune? Ramune (ラムネ) is a popular carbonated soft drink in Japan. Its name is derived from the English word “lemonade” which is pronounced as “leh-mo-nei-doh” (レモネード) in Japanese. It’s not a “lemonade” in the American sense, which is a drink made from lemon juice, flat water, and plenty of sugar. Rather, it ...
The Correct Way to Eat Natto, the Delicious Japanese Superfood
WEBJan 19, 2018 · First, open up the package and take out both the special sauce and Japanese mustard packs. Tear off the clear film that's on top of the natto. Mix the natto thoroughly. People say that it tastes better if mixed well enough to become sticky. Add in the special sauce and Japanese mustard. Mix it all together again.
14 Japanese Folktales and Stories Told in a Few Sentences
WEBApr 6, 2015 · Folklore shows the country's view on things of the people through telling their stories, and the stories itself are interesting too. Here are 14 famous Japanese folklore summarized into 4 or more sentences! 1. Princess Kaguya (かぐや姫）. OldakQuill/Wikimedia Commons.
All You Need to Know! The Ultimate Yakiniku Guide
WEBJun 28, 2018 · Japan boasts of a variety of branded beef, such as Kobe, Matsuzaka, Omi, and Yonezawa. Beef can be appreciated in many ways, but yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) is always a popular choice. This article will provide useful information about the different cuts of beef, complete with the recommended ways to enjoy those cuts. It also has an in-depth explanation of Wagyu (a type of high-quality Japanese ...
The Japanese Gods: An Introduction to the Shinto Pantheon and …
WEBMar 23, 2021 · Japanese gods, known as "kami," are worshiped to this day at shrines throughout Japan. Since the pantheon of Japanese gods comes from a mixture of religions and beliefs (namely Shinto and Buddhism), it can be quite confusing to figure out the origins and domain of each. This article will serve as an introduction to the complex collection of Japanese gods, Japanese religious beliefs, and answer ...