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Year of the Horse: Fun Facts about Horses & Japan

Year of the Horse: Fun Facts about Horses & Japan

2026 is the Year of the Horse, which means that many folks will be enjoying a lucky year. And while...
Thanksgiving in Japan: A Day of Rice and Workers

Thanksgiving in Japan: A Day of Rice and Workers

Japan celebrates a version of Thanksgiving now that is known most commonly as Labor Thanksgiving Day. However, unlike the customs...
A small bowl of genmaicha (tea leaves and roasted rice) in front of a pitcher

Genmaicha: Relaxing with Japan's Low Waste Tea

Japanese tea is taking off in popularity with matcha (powdered green tea) leading the front. But with matcha’s unique taste,...
Sencha Types and Recommendations From a Tea-Sipping Master

Sencha Types and Recommendations From a Tea-Sipping Master

Last time, in Part 1, we began our exploration of the amazing world of sencha with an explanation of what...
What is Sencha? A MiauMall Guide to Japan's Most Popular Tea

What is Sencha? A MiauMall Guide to Japan's Most Popular...

For many who don’t have much exposure to Japanese tea, matcha is the extent of that world. But did you...
Valentine's Day in Japan: Chocolate, White Day and Romance

Valentine's Day in Japan: Chocolate, White Day and Romance

Japan loves to adopt fun things from other countries and make them their own. We see it most commonly in...
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