Articles-query word : Society and CultureVol. 11: The Yuko, a Native Japanese CitrusThe yuko is an astringent type of citrus fruit recently confirmed to be native to Japan. Aromatic and high in citric acid, the yuko has been used to flavor food. At one time this fruit was in danger of dying out completely, but a successful movement to revive the species has provided a blueprint for other such efforts. Read More …Vol. 22: Japanese HoneybeeJapanese honeybees are a subspecies of the Asian honeybee native to Japan. But although honey is a kitchen staple in Japan as in many other countries, most of the honey is imported, and even the domestic honey is largely produced using European honeybees. The island of Tsushima retains a thriving population of Japanese honeybees and is home to a growing honey industry. Read More …Vol. 5: Asakusa NoriNori is an indispensable element of any sushi meal. At first glance, the black sheets of dried seaweed may look unappetizing, but nori is a healthy, nutritious sea vegetable. The type called Asakusa nori was once synonymous with nori, but is now fast disappearing. Read More …Where the Market and Morality Intersect: A New Approach to World PovertyIn April the Tokyo Foundation was proud to present Acumen Fund CEO Jacqueline Novogratz as guest speaker at our 32nd Forum. Sharing Ms Novogratz's commitment to leadership development, the Foundation has partnered with Acumen Fund since 2008, working in Japan to publicize the Acumen Fund Fellows Program and encourage potential applicants. At the recent event, Ms. Novogratz discussed her work and the practical and moral imperatives that drive it in an inspiring speech, excerpted below. Read More …Vol. 8: Rapeseed OilFor ages, rapeseed oil was an important oil in Japanese cooking. But while oil consumption has increased with the Westernization of the Japanese diet, domestic production of rapeseed oil has taken a nosedive due to imports of similar products and a lack of producers. This article looks at the activities of farms, citizens, and municipalities that have begun paving the way toward self-sufficient production. Read More …Document Actions |
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