I was quite surprised to find that not many of my friends seem to know about the series of short videos "The Japanese Tradition", so I decided to post a couple of them for the first BJC Blog of 2013. I've chosen two of my favourites, the one about Japanese tea and the one about sushi. I think the more you know about Japan, the more you'll enjoy these, but they're essential viewing for anyone interested in the culture.
There are some golden moments in these, so please feel free to comment on your favourite bits. And if you've ever wondered what gari is or puzzled over how to use a cha-sen, well, after you've watched these videos... you'll still be wondering.
There are some golden moments in these, so please feel free to comment on your favourite bits. And if you've ever wondered what gari is or puzzled over how to use a cha-sen, well, after you've watched these videos... you'll still be wondering.