ASIA TRENDS

Delicious cakes of Japan (part 1)

Nenrinya Bakery Haneda Airport, Tokyo Japan

While traveling in Japan, I can’t help but stop and enjoy all the wonderful foods I come across.  My favorite foods are, of course all of the sweet desserts!

While I was in Tokyo Haneda Airport, I encountered this delicious, delicate baumkuchen cake at Nenrinya Bakery.

Nenrinya Bakery Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan Photo Credit: David Keisilng

The Japanese…

Ozoni “Japanese New Years Soup” recipe

  Marc Matsumoto’s Ozoni photo credit from http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/ozoni/

New Years in Japan is called Oshogatsu, お正月 (おしょうがつ – oshōgatsu) it is the most important day that’s celebrated in Japan.  Steep in traditions that goes back hundreds of years, you will still find many Japanese today continuing the same traditions.

On January 1, millions of Japanese visit shrines or temples, offering…

January 1 of every year, a Japanese tradition is celebrated here in Hawaii. Fukubukuro, meaning “lucky bag,” is a Japanese new year custom where merchants fill bags with popular items and sell them for substantial discount, usually 50% off or more.  The shoppers aren’t able to see inside the bag, until after the bag is purchased.  This tradition began in Tokyo in the early 20th century.…

NHK’s 65th “Kohaku Uta Gassen”Red and White Song Battle

Get ready for another NHK annual New Year’s Eve music program “The 65th Kohaku Uta Gassen”. This years lineup will be hosted by Actress Yoshitaka Yuriko and popular group Arashi.

This year’s  “65th Kohaku Uta Gassen” program will feature a total of 51 artists. First-time appearances by HKT48, May J.(performing the popular song “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen.), Yakushimaru Hiroko, V6, SEKAI NO…

The Amazing Healing Power of Red Light Therapy

Originally developed for NASA to grow plants while in space, scientist have accidentally discovered the healing power of these light-emitting diodes or LED. At wavelength of 633 nanometers Red Light absorbs 3-4 mm under the skins surface, stimulating White Blood Cells, Adenosine Triphospate (ATP), tightening skin, smoothing wrinkles and increasing D-3 Vitamin.

Researchers have discovered that…

Moving to japan, Obtaining a visa (part 1)

For my family and I, moving to Japan was never in question, only a matter of when.  After 20 years of marriage, and 2 grown children, my husband and I are ready to begin our journey.  A few years ago I started to look into different visa’s I was eligible for.  I came across a lot of questions that I couldn’t find answers to on the web.  So, I’ve decided to write out our journey in detail, hoping…

Ramen Heaven!

Sapporo Ramen Kyowakoku Photo Credit: ionasiatrend.com

Hands down Sapporo has the BEST Ramen EVER!!!  Hokkaido, the most Northern Island of Japan is famous for ramen.  Because it is very cold most of the year, ramen is very popular there. While visiting Sapporo recently, I bumped into a Ramen Village.  I was in Heaven!  These nostalgically themed ramen restaurants are located on the 10th floor of…