Sensory

Food is everywhere in the Japanese media. When I turn on the TV in the morning, I often see programs showcasing local delicacies and dishes made from regionally sourced ingredients. Evening news programs highlight various restaurants and their offerings, featuring entertainers who cook or visit these establishments. TV personalities and reporters savor delicious food on camera, creating an engaging viewing experience. One program compared the rich Hakata ramen from Kyushu to the lighter Kitakata ramen from Fukushima. Food plays a significant role across television, magazines, and social media. Food Showcase on Instagram Social media users often share daily photos of their meals and treats. One of my friends recently posted […]

On April 26, 2019, around 20 Japanese professionals with different backgrounds participated in our sensory workshop in Tokyo. People came to the sensory workshop with various degrees of sensory research knowledge and industries, such as marketing research agencies, fragrance, and printing companies.

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.

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.

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.

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).