How Japanese Respond to Seasonal Changes
Blooming Sakura tells us that spring is coming. The cherry blossom front (桜前線, “Sakura Zensen”) moves across Japan from the south to the north, from February to May.
Insights of Japan
Personify: Make it Human-Like
“Wow! How cute this bento is!” When you see a bento box of a kindergarten kid, you may find a smiling face on the Onigiri. You can see that the hand-made bento makes the child smile by looking at and tasting it.
What Quietness Explains
Japanese gardens are known for their tranquil atmosphere and lack of noise. Although they are quiet, the serene visuals and pleasant aromas have a calming effect on the mind.
Enhance Your Experience with Multi-Sensory Cues
It’s enjoyable to tune into Japanese TV food shows that showcase various restaurants and food shops from morning until night. These programs capture the details of the food, including how it appears when eaten.
The Secret Enhancers of Taste
Japanese cuisine, also known as “Washoku 和食” in Japanese, uses locally available ingredients such as fish, vegetables, and rice. What sets Japanese cuisine apart is its use of fresh and fermented ingredients.
Multifaceted Roles of Sound in Our Daily Lives
On a Saturday morning, leftover tasks from Friday evening made me sick. I could not feel relaxed until I finished them up. When I felt irritated, the sound: hooo-hoke-Kyo came outside. It was a singing of Uguisu (Japanese Bush Warbler).
Scent Marketing: Smell Influences
After a long day at work, it’s not uncommon to be lured by the delicious scent of grilled chicken on the streets of Izakaya. The source of this aroma is Yakitori-ya, a Japanese restaurant that specializes in charcoal-grilled chicken skewers.