Category: Japan Info.

Types of sushi

握り寿司 “Nigirizushi ” Hand-rolled sushi Sushi made by holding vinegared rice in small chunks and placing ingredients such as seafood on top of it. It is said that the skill...

Sushi

“Sushi” is now synonymous with Japanese culture.  In this article, I will explain sushi as a Japanese culture, such as general definitions  and types of sushi, and manners when eating. ...

Zen

What is Zen? Zen is an abbreviation for “Zenna,” which is a transliteration of the Sanskrit word meaning to unify the spirit and pursue the truth, and is a term...

History

This example is a rough list of the history of the Japanese archipelago. Paleolithic : BC around 100,000 The history of humankind confirmed in the Japanese archipelago dates back to...

Overview of Japan

Japan is a constitutional monarchy democracy, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean located in East Asia.  As you can see from the map, the following countries border Japan on...