Green Tea in Japan In England when we say, “I'd like a cuppa...” we mean a cup of black tea, with milk and or sugar added, but in Japan when someone says they'd like some tea, they usually mean a cup of green tea. Green tea is the most popular hot drink in Japan and is used in ceremonies (especially the tea ceremony) and is commonly paired with Washoku Japanese cuisine. The most well-known area...
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Green Tea in Japan In England when we say, “I'd like a cuppa...” we mean a cup of black tea, with milk and or sugar added, but in Japan when someone says they'd like some tea, they usually mean a cup of green tea. Green tea is the most popular hot drink in Japan and is used in ceremonies (especially the tea ceremony) and is commonly paired with Washoku Japanese cuisine. The most well-known area...
Apples in Japan Apple cultivation in Japan started in the pre-war Meiji period. The fruit has become one of the most popular fruits in the country and Japan has developed some of its own varieties. Many of these are exported and eaten all over the world. In this blog, Oosawa sensei, one of the Japanese teachers at JOI online school, explains about one of the most famous of these types of apples....
Christmas lights in Japan Even though Japan is not a Christian country, the season of Christmas is celebrated very widely. Most cities reserve budgets for the annual Christmas decorations and of course shops and department stores add to the festive spirit. The illuminations in Kobe city are not strictly Christmas decorations however. Read this Japanese learner's blog below by Sakude sensei who l...
Japanese trees Along some of Japan's most celebrated streets you can find some trees lining the sidewalks. In Tokyo, along Omote Sando street, there are are some Keyaki trees which are also known as Japanese zelkova trees. They create a nice atmosphere to walk during the different seasons. In this blog by Japanese teacher Yatabe sensei, she talks about this topic and introduces some vocabulary ...
Autumn leaves in Japan In Japan, the viewing of autumn leaves is known and Koyo. It is almost as popular as viewing cherry blossom leaves in the spring months. There are many fantastic autumn leaves viewing spots all over the country. Since the practice has been popular for centuries, there are any number of forests and groves that were planted purposefully for this event. Inamoto sensei is one...