Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! Japanese School Lunch

Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! Did you know, today May 5th 2023 isn’t only the celebration day for Cinco de Mayo but the day to honor everyone who contributed to serve healthy yummy school lunch! 

Happy National Baby Day! The baby Food Story Around the World

Happy National Baby Day! Did you know, today May 2nd is the day to honor all the little ones around the world!   Since Tanooki Homemade Cafe is a food blog, today’s topic is baby food. 

Happy No One Eats Alone Day! Let’s Eat Together and Have Some Fun!

Happy No One Eats Alone Day! Who’s shy and eating alone? Today is the day to be a little brave and have a meal together with someone!

Happy Valentine’s Day!…Wait, Can We Really Say It’s “Happy”?

Happy Valentine’s Day!  This is one of the days that people either LOVE or HATE…Well I know my readers are on LOVE side, let me explain why Valentine’s Day is sometimes hated.   Unwanted mandatory gift giving from female to male in workplace In Japan, we have a tradition of a mandatory gift giving (although…

Happy N. Chopsticks Day! Story about Chopsticks and Its Manner

Happy National Chopsticks Day! Do you know how to use chopsticks? If you do, let’s make some food and eat it with chopsticks to enjoy the day. If you don’t know how to use chopsticks, let’s try it today! I know it’s difficult but you’ll be proud of yourself the day you mastered how to…

Happy National Hot Chocolate Day! Story about Caffeine War

Happy National Hot Chocolate Day! Have you had a nice cup of hot chocolate today yet? If you had just a coffee, pour an extra cup to enjoy this fantastic food holiday!