Culture

It is Christmas day today, and the best day to really reflect on the true meaning and spirit of Christmas. Naturally, for many of us, Christmas means holiday from work and celebration at home with friends and family. During this ...

An umeboshi plum a day keeps away 100 illnesses. For centuries, these plums are part of the traditional diet of Japanese people. Here, we look at the many different ways you can enjoy umeboshi plums in your everyday meals. What are ...

Western Valentine’s Day Traditions Last Sunday was Valentine’s Day on February 14. It was also the third day of the Chinese Lunar New Year. As it was also our wedding anniversary, my husband and I had a triple reason to ...

In traditional Japanese culture, the equivalent of the apple a day keeps the doctor away is the umeboshi plum. Today, people still regard these amazing umeboshi plums as an ancient power food. The ancient folks highly revered these amazing umeboshi ...