Beat the Heat With Cold Somen
Somen are thin white wheat flour noodles which are quite popular in the summer.
Usually, somen noodles are enjoyed cold after boiling and being rinsed in ice-water. When eating them you usually dip the somen...
The Yellow Duck and the Crocodile
A yellow duck was on his way to meet with the Emperor in Peking and deliver him an important message.
Right as he’s about to jump into the Yellow river to swim across and meet...
Uproar of Taiko Drumming in San Francisco
San Francisco Taiko Dojo celebrated their 45th anniversary in 2013. Taiko is a traditional Japanese Drumming which has widely spread amongst United States in the past few decades. Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka, who established San Francisco Taiko Dojo, was...
Omochitsuki! Mochi-Pounding Ceremony
Celebrate the Japanese New Year with Kagami Kai, an acclaimed mochi group, as it presents the colorful and exciting New Year tradition of mochi pounding to make delectably sweet rice cakes, with lively music,...
Manish’s Zodiac Signs Predictions – Oct 2015
Aries (21 March – 19 April) - You desire a new direction in life and, as a result, have recently begun a journey of self-discovery and contemplation. You are nearing the point where work success...
Sensu – the Traditional Japanese Fan
While in Florida one might seek relief from the summer heat by running into an air conditioned building, in Japan, fans "sensu" still keep much the same importance and function as in previous times....
Everything You Need To Know About Japanese Green Tea!
Tea is an important part of Japanese culture, with a history dating back thousands of years. From vending machines to traditional tea houses, it can be found everywhere throughout the country. Today, we'll teach...
Manish’s Zodiac Signs Predictions – Mar 2017
Aries (21 March – 19 April) - This is an ideal time to engage in a project or study, or to set an intention, that will take a longer time to bring to fruition. It...
Asian Cultural EXPO showcases the beauty of Asian culture through performances and workshops
The 6th annual Asia Trend Asian Cultural EXPO was held together with the Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival on October 17, 2015 under a glorious sunny day. Four-hour cultural performances feature dragon dance,...
Peking Opera Classic Excerpts in Miami
Peking Opera, as China's national essence, has been listed as one of the intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations and is now a very popular Chinese national art which is full of Chinese characteristics and loved by the...