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Onsen
An Onsen is a term for natural hot springs and is often used to describe bathing establishments and inns around the hot springs. Traditionally, Onsen is a public bathing place and even today, you...
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Transportation etiquette in Tokyo
When you travel, you tend to meet different kinds of people and be in touch with other cultures, but do you know about their local etiquette? Miss Wattention, SAKURA, and her little bear KUMATA will...
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Kaiseki Manners
1. Getting started When it is offered as a course, the dishes are usually served in the order below. ① Sakizuke(appertizers) ② Suimono(soup) ③ Mukouzuke(sashimi etc) ④ Nimono (boiling food) ⑤ Agemono...
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Ryokan
1. Take off your shoes When you stay at older ryokan buildings, you often need to take off your shoes at the main entrance and change into slippers. Nowadays there are some ryokans where guests...
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Various styles of serving Sake
1. Who said you can’t drink sake in a wine glass? Apart from using traditional Japanese tableware, you can enjoy sake in a wineglass. For Junmai, treat it as if it were red wine at room...
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FIVE TIPS for enjoying Hanami
1. Bring your bento box Bringing your bento box will make Hanami more exciting. When the cherry blossoms begin to bloom, you can view them while walking around, or you can just enjoy the single...
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Kaiseki Manners Part 2
Generally speaking, a kaiseki meal is served as follows: Appetizer >> Soup >> Sashimi >> Simmered items >> Deep-fried items >> Grilled items >> Steamed items...
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