This month's Japan Times article is about the traditions and superstitions surrounding Setsubun, which is coming up on February 3rd.
Why do we have a problem with eating things with faces?
A video showing one Japanese mom's tiny yet super-efficient kitchen.
How would you describe your kitchen, and what's stocked there?
Some weeks to go until spring, but in the meantime the scenery is beautiful.
All about mochi and New Year's in the Japan Times, plus a ruinous-to-your-waistline buttery mochi recipe.