Japanese Culture in New York

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Bento Culture: Its Fascinating Evolution

“O-bento” is a portable, packed lunch with a long and interesting history. Here, we explain why the “o-bento” culture is so unique in Japan...

The Essence of Japan

Learning the Japanese language is just one way of understanding more about the culture. To help, we list Japanese-related schools and culture classes...

What’s keeping Japanese People Healthy and Beautiful

From collagen supplements to green tea. Find out what Japanese are crazy about to stay healthy and beautiful...

Eco-Friendly Lifestyle in Japan

From reusable shopping bags to energy efficient billboards, discover Japan’s eco-friendly history and current contributions to a greener planet...

Japanese Event & Community

Here you can check out the latest information about Japan-related events, exhibitions, performances, films, forums, lecture as well as discount and campaign information for Japanese shops, restaurants, and services.

Top Pick!

TORI SHIN

TORI SHIN is not an ordinary Yakitori Restaurant!! Refined Tokyo-style Yakitori is made only with organic chickens from PA. No smoke from the grill with excellent ventilation. Vegetarian dishes available. Tori Shin Course for $40, and Omakase Kaiseki for $65.

Japanese Forum

Celebrity Talk

Michael Anthony

Chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern takes a time out to talk with us about how seasonal ingredients affect the way he prepares his dishes, as well as his culinary experiences in Japan...

What's New?

Hydrate Summer Skin With Dr.Ci:Labo’s Aqua-Collagen Moist-Lotion

This summer, Dr.Ci:Labo comes to the rescue with their new moisturizing lotion, made with healthy ingredients to help prep your skin...

Japanese Culture

Experience the Fun of Temakizushi

Anything goes with “Temakizushi”. Learn about how this method of rolling sushi and other ingredients is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy...

Japanese Recipe

Spicy Age Daishi-Dofu ~Chiyoda Sushi~

Shigenobu Kashiwabuchi, executive chef of Chiyoda Sushi, introduces a dish that combines summery eggplant and deep fried tofu with a touch of spiciness...

Japanese Restaurant Review

Hea Restaurant

With its attractive café style interior décor, Hea Restaurantt located in the East Village offers a unique combination of Western style dishes and Asian ingredients that is sure to please...

Sake & Shochu Sommelier

Sake: A New Part of American Culture

Ms. Satsko Watanabe, owner of Satsko and Sake Bar Satsko, discusses the growing popularity of sake in America and its promotion ...

Beauty & Health Interview

NY Electrolysis

With a higher success rate than most other permanent hair removal methods, Ms. Yuki Arai’s merticulous and careful way of work makes the whole process easy and virtually painless...

Japanese Shops

Uchiwa

If your looking for a new way to beat the summer heat, try using an Uchiwa! It’s the perfect alternative to keep cool without wasting any energy on air-conditioning...

Japanese Language Lesson

~mashou

In this month’s lesson, the structure "verb stem + mashou" invites somebody to do something with you. For example, “issho-ni eiga o mimashou” (let’s watch a movie together)...

Travel to Japan

Kappa Bashi: Where Japanese Cooking Starts

The true secret of the Japanese culinary scene lies in Kappa Bashi Dori, a street famous for its kitchenware specialty shops...

Down in Tokyo

Konkatsu

Konkatsu, the act of searching for a life partner, is becoming so sociably acceptable in Japan that it is now reflecting Japanese television dramas in a big way...

Entertainment