Incense: An Elegant Symbol of Japanese Culture In Japan, there are three traditional arts that are highly respected, namely tea, flower and incense, collectively known as the three ways of Japan. Today, let’s talk about the incense. In short, incense is a cultural form of feeling through smelling fragrance. It is a simple as smelling […]
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Are you planning a visit to Tokyo and looking to spice up your stay with a day trip to the surrounding area? We have selected several destinations for you that are easily accessible by train and offer a perfect mix of Japanese culture, history, and nature. Do you long for a view of the sacred […]
Have you ever wondered what exactly is in the kitchen or in a chef’s armory that has the most power? Well, you don’t need to struggle thinking about that, it’s a knife! Even when you ask those ordinary home cooks, they are more likely to tell you that without the knife there are lots and […]
Are you in a dilemma in choosing between a Santoku Knife and a Chef knife for your kitchen needs? If this is your case, then you are in the right place and you only need to stay composed reading this article and within a short while you will have made your choice so easily and […]
Did you hear about a Nakiri knife and a Santoku knife and you are wondering which of the two knives you need to buy for your kitchen use? Do you know much about these two knives? What are some of the major differences? The above questions are just the tip of the iceberg! If you […]
You must have been overthinking about choosing one of these two top Japanese knives – the Kiritsuke knife and the Santoku knife for your vast kitchen needs, right? Or, if you are reading this article, you basically know the best uses for the Kiritsuke knife and its rival the Santoku knife, isn’t that the case? […]
If you are not quite familiar with Japanese kitchen knives, the names Santoku and Gyuto will probably sound strange to you. Even an expert with knives that knows the different kinds of steel and the various edge grinds, might have never come across these Japanese knives before. Don’t worry, they are knives that can be […]
Santoku is a Japanese word that means “three uses” or “three virtues”. This knife is a multi-purpose kitchen knife that originates from Japan. This knife is perfect for home kitchens because you can use it to cut vegetables, fish, and meat. This knife can also be used to mince, dice, and slice a wide variety […]
Santoku is a Japanese word that means “three virtues “. This explains clearly usefulness of the Japanese Santoku knife. This knife works well for chopping, mincing, and dicing. You can use it to cut vegetables, fish, and meat. People often recommend the Santoku knife as a multi-task kitchen knife. Many Japanese households use this knife. […]
The Gyuto knife originates from Japan as the name implies and it’s similar to the Western classic Chef’s knife. This knife is truly multipurpose, it performs an extensive range of functions, it can be used for different chef cutting techniques and it works well to cut a lot of fruits, vegetables, fishes, and meats. Just […]










