Unwrapping the history of Christmas in Japan

ex-section1 Dec 12, 2024

Unwrapping the history of Christmas in Japan

Japan’s first recorded Christmas celebration took place during the 16th century in Yamaguchi on the western coast of Honshu, marking a significant moment in Japan’s early interactions with Christianity. Joji Sakurai dug deep to find out more about the occasion.

No fish, all flavor

ex-section1 Nov 26, 2024

No fish, all flavor

Can sushi be sushi without the fish? According to Kochi Prefecture, the home of vegetarian and vegan inaka (countryside) sushi, the answer is an unequivocal yes.