Japanese culture
‘Origami’: A Wonderful Animated Short Film
Origami is the Japanese traditional art form of paper folding.
Gil Asakawa On How Japanese Food Has Become Mainstream In The U.S.A.
For Japanese-American journalist and author Gil Asakawa, it’s incredible to see how Japanese food has become accepted in the United States. “[I]t’s amazing to see the cultural evolution — nay, revolution — that now has Japanese restaurants in every city […]
Tabemasho! Let’s Eat With Gil Asakawa (VIDEO)
In this Destination, Doni chats with Japanese-American author Gil Asakawa and his book “Tabemasho! Let’s Eat!: A Tasty History of Japanese Food in America.” Born in Japan and raised there as well as in the United States, Asakawa talks about […]
Asian Legacy in Peru
Whatever you think Peru is, I assure you, it is far from what you expect. It’s a country that celebrates the diversity not only of its fauna and geography but also its traditions and different migrant groups for the past […]
The Culture Behind ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya’
“The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” was produced by Studio Ghibli in 2013, the legendary Japanese animation house that has brought us “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro” and “The Wind Rises,” among other classics. The release of “The Tale of […]
