Life in Japan

The Secret Words Hidden in a Japanese Hanging Scroll

Uncover the hidden beauty and poetic messages in Japanese hanging scrolls (kakejiku). Learn how calligraphy transforms a tea room into a world of seasonal elegance and quiet hospitality.

2025.10.13

Notes from My Life in Japan 

What’s Inside Your Lunch Box? — A Peek into Japan’s Bento Culture

Discover Japan’s bento culture — from cute character lunches for kids to homemade meals filled with care. Learn how making bento became a part of family life and how it compares to lunch boxes around the world.

2025.10.12

Notes from My Life in Japan 

How Tea Ceremony Found Me

A personal story of how I, a Japanese home cook, fell in love with the tea ceremony — from a chance encounter with a French friend to finding new meaning in my own culture.

2025.10.04

Notes from My Life in Japan 