Genmaicha is a hybrid of brown rice and Japanese green tea, so to speak. To give you a little more detail, it’s a Japanese tea mixed with roasted steamed brown rice and Japanese green tea (Bancha or Sencha). This...
Author - Hiroko Matsuyama
Hiroko Matsuyama
Where to Buy Best Matcha? 5 Established Matcha Stores in Japan
Where to buy best matcha, you wonder? I assume you must be a lover. So am I. There are not a few Japanese tea stores in Tokyo and Kyoto, where you can buy matcha, but not many stores have English speaking clerks. The...
400+ Simple Japanese Words
Simple Japanese words you see in this post assure you to have a smooth conversation with Japanese natives. We’ve listed them up by categories, so you can easily find the suitable words for each situation you would...
Basic Japanese Conversation: Practical Expressions
Basic Japanese conversation phrases can help you go through most situations in Japan. Once you learn the expressions we’ve listed here, you will handle situations easily. Being a good listener and humble are keys...
60+ Useful Japanese Phrases
Useful Japanese phrases can make you feel closer to the Japanese natives. You might already know essential words and want some useful phrases in the next step. Fine! You’ve come to the right place. You can find...
