At-home Japanese New Year's: What you need to know

ex-section3 Dec 12, 2024

At-home Japanese New Year's: What you need to know

Oshōgatsu is a Japanese holiday that rivals Christmas in significance, a time for family reunions, traditional foods and visits to shrines. But if you’ve been invited to a Japanese home for New Year’s celebrations, you may find yourself navigating cultural nuances and family customs ...

Bowl-ing over tradition

ex-section3 Nov 26, 2024

Bowl-ing over tradition

Most ramen broth is derived from meat-based flavors, but a growing interest in plant-based diets is translating into innovative vegan options and toppings such as tofu, seitan and fresh vegetables. Chisato Tanaka hungered to find out more.