紅葉 – Maple Leaf
Japanese Maple leaves are one of the most symbolic images of autumn for Japanese people. Chestnuts are used in lots of autumn …
三島神社の金木犀 – Mishima Shrine Kinmokusei
Mishima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shizuoka, Japan. The Kinmokusei tree has been designated as a natural monument of Japan since …
Japanese Items
My student wanted to translate a Japanese snack package that she received in her “Kawaii box”.
ホタルイカ – Firefly Squid
Firefly squid live in deep sea, and I don’t think they can be found around the U.S. As far as around Japan, …
Sakura Strawberry Drinks
An early spring special for Starbucks in Japan is sakura (cherry blossom) strawberry flavor. They have both latte and frappuccino versions that …
ラテアート – Café Latte Art
In Japan café latte art is 3D!!!
栗 – Chestnuts
From September through October is the season to harvest chestnuts in Japan. While chestnuts are not particularly popular in the U.S., they …
米 – Rice
The Rice harvest in Japan comes in the fall. Rice from the new crop (新米 or shinmai) is a bit different from …
金木犀 – Kinmokusei
“Kinmokusei (金木犀)” is a tree whose blossoms have the most amazing fragrance; at least I think so. 😉 Kinmokusei blossoms are orange …
寿司 – Sushi
Sushi is popular worldwide. Nigiri and Maki are commonly known, but there are many different types of Sushi.