(The venue actually dates back to 796 during the early Heian period.) Many people may not realise the ... In Japan, cherry blossom season, known as “Sakura”, signifies the arrival of spring, and is a ...

But the isolation of the Heian court wasn’t merely literal ... revealed a constellation of sakura ebi, tiny, pink translucent shrimp scattered like fallen blossoms; now, Hasegawa says, the ...

The cherry blossom, or sakura in Japanese ... This Japanese tradition dates back over a millennium. As early as the Heian period (794-1185), the aristocracy gathered under cherry trees to practice ...

And if you’re feeling adventurous during your trip to Japan, you can always cook at home with seasonal ingredients such as ...

With mild weather and fresh greenery following cherry blossom season (yes, you might still be able to catch the sakura in the northern parts of ... Aoi Matsuri is graceful and elegant—like a Heian ...

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Of course, being popular hasn’t spared it from being criticized for various reasons, and one prominent criticism revolves around Sakura and her character design. Sakura receives a lot of hate ...

Nissan first showed the Sakura as early as 2019 in the form of the IMk concept, but it took until 2022 to morph into a production car. Was it worth the wait? WIRED went to Japan to find out.

Beyond the well-established fame of sushi, ramen, and sashimi, Japan also has a diverse array of popular street foods. Here ...