House of Genji

For tea lovers, Japan is a must-visit destination.

Whether you're planning a trip to Japan or just curious, learn the basics of Japanese social customs with this video series.

The famed ukiyo-e, a style of Japanese woodblock print, depicts the violence and social change of its time, creating a path for the action-packed anime style that later followed.

Whether you're learning for the first time or need a refresher, this quick video shows you the basics of holding chopsticks. Practice makes perfect!

Approaching a new culture with humility and an eagerness to learn is essential - even more so in Japan! Learn more about Japanese culture, then visit House of Genji for a taste of Japan here at home.

Learn more about the Ainu, now formally recognized as an indigenous people of Japan.

Baseball might be known as "America's Pastime", but it's also massively popular in Japan! Learn the basics of the Japanese baseball scene with this primer. http://bit.ly/2YyDCRb

Read up on Netflix's latest high-profile Japanese import, "Rilakkuma and Kaoro".

Check out this three-day trip guide to Shizuoka, which includes tea fields, castles, and more.

May 13 is World Cocktail Day! Learn some cocktail history with this article, then come into House of Genji for a drink to celebrate.

Happy #MothersDay from the House of Genji!

For the first time in the nation's history, Japan's former emperor Akihito has abdicated and his son, Emperor Naruhito, as ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne.

A traditional Japanese musical instrument made from ivory now depends on the perfecting of artificial ivory.