Mochi is a glutinous rice cake, traditionally eaten in Japan over the New Year period. It is hard work to make! Two people alternate, one pounding the rice with a mallet, the other turning and wetting the mochi whilst keeping an eye out for their fingers. I decided to slow the shutter speed and inject […]
Hagi is famous as a Samurai town. There is an old Samurai village and museum where you can usually find little tour groups from around Japan exploring. I often see a Samurai, dressed up to entertain the visitors, walking his dog around town- still doning his robe and sword. In celebration of its Samurai heritage […]
Our Japanese friend invited us to a traditional tea ceremony at her house. Tea ceremonies are heaped in tradition with all sorts of nuances and rituals. For instance- the drinker must rotate their cup so as not to drink from the front, the server must take a specific number of steps when serving the tea […]
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