Summer

Kevin Henrique · Oct 30, 2017

Unagi – freshwater eels in Japanese cuisine

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

What is unagi? Freshwater eel in Japanese cuisine

Learn what unagi is, how kabayaki is prepared, the difference between unadon and unaju, and why eel is tied to summer in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

How Japan Handles Summer Heat: Cool Products and Traditions

From ice pillows and neck coolers to festival fans, cold noodles, and water on the street.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Popular Insects in Japan and Their Cultural Fascination

From cicadas to fireflies — why the Japanese see insects through a very different lens than we usually do