by Ana Experience | Mar 14, 2019 | Destination
Temple St. Clair remembers her first trip to Japan in the early 1980s with the sort of reverent tone that artists save for their greatest sources of inspiration: “I first went there on a family trip,” she explains, “and it was love at first sight.” The New York-based...
by Ana Experience | Mar 7, 2019 | Modern Culture & Dining
One of the best ways to experience Japanese culture — and its unique, indigenous flavors — is through a serious sampling of traditional desserts. From red bean (azuki) to matcha (green tea) and kinako (a sweet-tasting roasted soybean), these typical Japanese...
by Ana Experience | Feb 12, 2019 | Destination
One of the highlights of travel is finding the perfect gift or unique souvenir. But rather than simply tossing it into your suitcase, consider treating its wrapping as more than an afterthought. The Japanese tradition of Furoshiki, a cloth used to beautifully envelope...
