Are you a Japanese snack expert? Well, if you're subscribed to Bokksu, you just might be! Take our quiz to test your knowledge of Japanese snacks. If you need sometime...

What could be more adorable than an animal? How about seeing hundreds—even thousands—of cute animals living their lives out in nature! Animal-lovers will obsess over these spots where encountering wildlife...

These are yearly events of May in Japan. Although unfortunately the public events will not be taking place this year, we still wanted to share them with you for your...

Children’s Day, or Kodomo no Hi, is a national Japanese holiday celebrating the health, happiness, and individually of the country’s children. Good fortune is wished upon them as they express...

Here at Bokksu, we love tea. We just can't get enough. We probably drink five tea bags a day per capita. Some might say that's a problem, but not us!...

Shinto is Japan’s oldest religion, dating back to the Yayoi period (200 BCE – 250 CE). With no founder or official sacred scriptures, Shinto is a flexible religion focused on...

One of the most widely consumed beverages across the globe, tea is especially popular in Japan. Tea is important in Japanese culture; certain teas are enjoyed for celebrations and during...

Are you an outgoing person like Sailor Moon? Or are you smart like Sailor Mercury? In the name of the moon, I will tell you which Sailor Moon character you...

Seasonality, or the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients, is very important in Japanese cuisine and culture. Shun is a Japanese word referring to seasonal ingredients as well as the time...

Want to know what’s happening in Japan right now? Now you can! On the first of the month, we’ll share a monthly calendar of Japan’s upcoming holidays and notable festivals....

If you’re a fan of Japanese anime, you might have come across a food scene at least once. When Chihiro’s parents eat rou yuan at a food market in Spirited...

Spring is on its way! That wonderful time of year when everything seems to suddenly come alive again and blossoms into flower. One flower that’s perfect for spring-time viewing is...