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The traditional Japanese cuisine: 5 specialties not to be missed

Sushi It is impossible to talk about traditional Japanese cuisine without mentioning sushi. It is indeed the Japanese recipe most famous in the world. These little balls of vinegared rice topped with a slice of raw fish have popularized the flavors of the Japanese archipelago across the globe. ...

10
Jan
2022

Hokusai: 5 things to know about the famous Japanese artist

Hokusai, this was not his real name. This artist of multiple identities is shrouded in mystery as little is known about his childhood. The famous Japanese painter, draftsman and printmaker used over 120 artist names and pseudonyms during his long career. The 6 main pseudonyms by which he sign ...

06
Oct
2022

Umami: 5 things to know about this mystery flavor

lty, sour and bitter, the umami is much more difficult to recognize and define. In fact, it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that a Japanese researcher from the University of Tokyo identified this fifth flavor and named it 'umami', meaning 'delicious taste'! 2- It is not the pr ...

15
Mar
2022

Mustard shortage: how to replace this ingredient in cooking?

th salt and pepper. To get that tangy taste you love so much, you can garnish your homemade mayonnaise with a touch of wasabi. Be careful: this Japanese condiment made from horseradish is very strong. You must therefore be careful not to put too much of it. Better to taste and adjust the dosag ...

16
June
2022

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

treets Copyright @PC43311 - Pixabay Founded during the Qing Dynasty, this village was relatively isolated until the discovery of gold during the Japanese occupation in 1893. Many of the town's buildings remain unchanged to this day, reflecting the Japanese influence on the island. During World ...

23
June
2022

Malaysia: the 5 best things to do in Kuala Lumpur

o experience an even bigger change of scenery by shopping at Tokyo Street. This part of the mall, located on the 6th floor, is a paradise for fans of Japanese products. Between the stores and restaurants of sushi and other Japanese specialties, you could think you've just landed in Tokyo! Take th ...

23
Nov
2022

Naoshima: an island museum in Japan

An island dedicated to art Naoshima is an island in the Japanese archipelago located in the Seto Inland Sea, between Honshu and Shikoku. It belongs to the prefecture of Kagawa. Almost deserted at the end of the 1980s, the island has become a very popular tourist spot. Popular with Japanese touri ...

10
Jan
2022

Koridashi : The Japanese cold brewed iced tea

What is Koridashi ? Koridashi is a unique method of brewing tea originating in Japan. Also known as shinobicha, koridashi involves brewing tea leaves with ice cubes. As the ice melts, the tea leaves infuse the water with flavor. Teas brewed using the koridashi method are often described as being m ...

19
May
2022

Piccoma : Do you know the world leader in webtoon ?

The webtoon ? But what is it? Everyone knows the Manga which for more than 30 years has conquered the world thanks to a policy of Japanese soft power and has seen the this Japanese comic book, gain its letters of nobility in the same way as the American comics or the so-called Franco-Belgian comic ...

16
June
2022

Matcha and white chocolate chip cookies: the easy recipe

Matcha tea is a very fine tea powder of bright green color obtained by grinding the young leaves of green tencha tea. According to the traditional Japanese method, the young tea shoots are hand-picked, dried and slowly ground on a stone millstone. ...

07
Sep
2022

Chinese New Year: date and traditions

ilies, sometimes from abroad. The holiday is also observed individually around the world by members of the Chinese diaspora, and sometimes also by Japanese, Miao, Mongolian, Tibetan, Nepalese and Butanese. How do you celebrate Chinese New Year? The celebrations, customs and taboos of the Sp ...

06
Feb
2007

Organizing an eco-friendly Christmas: tips and tricks

gs that the lucky recipient can use as a shopping bag - wicker baskets If you have time and a little dexterity, you can also try your hand at the Japanese furoshiki technique. This is a fabric folding and knotting technique that allows you to make a durable gift package from a scarf. It allows y ...

20
Dec
2013

K-beauty or Korean beauty: the trend of the moment

Land of the Morning Calm combines high technology and ancient knowledge. Thanks to these two assets, Korean beauty products have quickly conquered Japanese, American and even French women, sometimes without their knowledge! Indeed, in the Cosmetics department, most of the unavoidable successes ...

08
Sep
2016

Tourism: 5 good reasons to go to Taiwan

pite its modest size, this small territory concentrates all the charm of the Far East. The Chinese culture is mixed with various other influences, Japanese and Western in particular, so that the cities offer an amazing mix of traditional architecture and avant-garde buildings. More pleasant th ...

13
Mar
2019

Côte d'Azur: the city of Nice becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

France. The tourist spin-offs should be important because the sites listed by Unesco are very popular with foreign tourists, and in particular with Japanese customers. This listing could boost winter tourism, which is less well known. Far from resting on its laurels and in the shade of its pa ...

28
July
2021

Ultime combat: an exhibition on martial arts at the Quai Branly Museum

story and the practice of the numerous disciplines that the Asian continent has. In this exhibition, it is about kung-fu of course, but also about Japanese martial arts, the war techniques of the samurais and the physical and spiritual training of the Shaolin monks. A journey between history ...

22
Nov
2021

Ecology: a French start-up invents infinitely reusable gift wrapping

, have thought of everything to make your gifts both prettier and more environmentally friendly. Their coated cotton pouches and squares are inspired by Japanese furoshiki, which is the art of wrapping gifts with pieces of fabric. But, unlike traditional furoshiki, these products are much simp ...

08
Dec
2021

The Snow Panther : the film event directed by Vincent Munier

graph wildlife. His most noted projects involve the white wolves of Ellesmere Island in Canada as well as the swans and cranes he photographed on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. He is the first photographer to be awarded the BBC Wildlife photographer of the Year - Erik Hosking Award three years ...

15
Dec
2021

The physalis: 5 surprising things to know about this fruit

1- It is native to the Andes Because it looks like a miniature citrus fruit and has the appearance of a Japanese lantern, we sometimes imagine that the physalis is a fruit native to Asia. But it isn't. This small fruit, also called Peruvian cockroach, is produced by a plant native to the Andes: ...

21
Dec
2021

Vegetarian california rolls: the recipe in pictures

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make vegetarian california rolls for 4 people: 240 g sushi or risotto rice 8 cl of rice vinegar 2 level teaspoons of salt 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 4 sheets of nori seaweed sesame seeds 2 ripe avocados 1 carrot 1 cucumber soy sauce for t ...

25
Feb
2022