Magazin — culture
Cooking and Baking With Sakura - Edible Cherry Blossoms
A trip to Japan to see the cherry blossom? Who doesn't dream of it? When the cherry trees in Japan unfurl their delicate petals, the country is transformed into a sea of white and pink. Sakura can also be used for cooking and baking. Today we answer the most important questions about edible cherry blossoms.
What is an Izakaya?
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You've probably heard of izakaya before, right? In Japan there are a lot of them and also in Germany you can find here and there a restaurant called Izakaya. Izakaya is a typical bar or pub that serves mainly small dishes and alcoholic beverages - actually like Spanish tapas, but in Japanese and with other delicacies...
How to drink Japanese tea
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Japan is known for its rich tea culture that dates back many centuries. Japanese people take their tea seriously, and there are several fascinating customs and traditions associated with the art of drinking tea...
Sakura - beautiful and even delicious
Spring is slowly approaching and with it the cherry blossom season, which is so popular in Japan. The white-pink blossom of the cherry trees, called sakura in Japan, stands for new beginnings and, of course, beauty, but also for transience and impermanence...
Making your own bento - Here's how
Many countries have sandwiches, but Japan? There is bento, of course! You're probably also a fan of the numerous snacks that the Japanese whip up from their bags when they're out and about. We tell you how you can create your own bento...