Atsuko

My younger daughter, now a high school student, is really into pancakes these days. After school, she often...

What is Mardi Gras? In Japan, March is often associated with Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival. But in France,...

March 3rd marks Hinamatsuri, a traditional Japanese celebration also known as the Doll Festival or Peach Festival. This...

My First Encounter with Suppengrรผn When winter arrives in Germany, supermarkets showcase bundles of vegetables labeled Suppengrรผn, a...

As winter settles in, so does one of Germanyโ€™s favorite seasonal greensโ€”Grรผnkohl. This hearty vegetable, closely related to...

Valentine’s Day in Berlinโ€”restaurants fill up quickly, and securing a reservation isnโ€™t always easy. One year, we decided...

Petit Salรฉ, the traditional dish from Franceโ€™s Auvergne region, is already a hearty and satisfying meal (You can...

February 2nd is Crepe Day in France, but in Japan, February 2nd (or typically February 3rd) marks Setsubun...

February 2nd is a day our family anticipates with delight every yearโ€”itโ€™s Crรชpe Day, or La Chandeleur! This...