The traditional flavors of Japan go beyond what’s created in the kitchen. To discover what makes them so unique you need to take to the land. These traditions begin in...

Spring is just around the corner! Many of us here at Bokksu, and around the world, are launching headfirst into spring cleaning. Accumulating more and more items as the days...

I am beyond excited to announce that Bokksu is a proud partner of Studio Ghibli Fest 2019, presented by GKIDS and Fathom Events. Starting in April, Studio Ghibli Fest 2019 will...

New Year celebrations are a time to reflect on the past, shed the bad, and move forward into a brighter future. Japan celebrates the New Year on January 1st following...

Let’s Get Matsuri In Here When one hears “tradition” they can’t help but feel a sense of stiffness and monotony. Traditions don’t always have to be outdated though, and can...

Work Hard, Play Hard The Japanese are known to be incredibly hard workers. They even have a phrase to describe death by overwork: karōshi (過労死). However, working in Japan has...

The Shape of Sakura Japan is known for many things: advanced technology, animation, and especially food. But its most beautiful symbol is undoubtedly sakura. In Japan, cherry blossoms not only...

Can You Feel The Love Tonight? Ah, Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air, and in the West men become suitors walking through the aisles for gifts to impress their...

I am pleased to introduce the next discovery in our Bokksu Trends series: Sado (茶道, tea ceremony)! Sado dates back to the 9th century and is considered to be one of...

Meet Chef Chikara Sono I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Chef Chikara Sono, the Executive Chef of Michelin-Starred Kyo Ya Restaurant. He hails from Sapporo City...

Go Towards the Light Peer into the nooks and crannies of most Japanese towns and you will undoubtedly find the warm, comforting light of akachochin (赤提灯, red lanterns). As you...

Many people believe that Tokyo produces the most delicious and authentic food in Japan, but if you were to ask any Japanese foodie, they would undoubtedly assert that it’s Osaka!...