Developed during the Edo period, ukiyo-e is a genre of woodblock prints whose distinctive compositions and vivid colors captivated the Impressionist painters of 19th-century Europe. Among the artists who created ukiyo-e, none left a greater mark than Katsushika Hokusai. Active in the late Edo period, Katsushika Hokusai was renowned for his bold compositions and expressive style, and is remembered as…
Ryōgoku, in Tokyo, is a place deeply connected to sumo, Japan’s national sport. Many sumo stables are located in the surrounding area, and it’s not uncommon to spot sumo wrestlers belonging to these stables while walking around. Among the many restaurants near Ryōgoku Station serving chanko nabe (a hearty hot pot dish traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers), “Hananomai Edo Tokyo…
Sumo is considered Japan’s national sport, and the meals eaten by sumo wrestlers are collectively known as chanko. Among them, chanko nabe (a hearty hot pot) is especially famous. Each sumo stable has its own version of chanko nabe, and it’s common for retired wrestlers to open their own restaurants. As a result, the area around Ryōgoku Station (located near…
Sumo is one of Japan’s most iconic traditional sports, and the meals sumo wrestlers eat every day are collectively known as chanko. Among them, chanko nabe—a hot pot loaded with vegetables, meat, and sometimes seafood—is particularly famous. For many people, “sumo food” instantly brings this dish to mind. The area around Ryōgoku Station, where Ryōgoku Kokugikan (National Sumo Arena) is…
Sumo is considered Japan’s national sport, and the Ryōgoku area of Tokyo is home to the Ryogoku Kokugikan, where sumo tournaments are held. As a result, the area is known for its many chanko nabe hot pot restaurants. “Chanko” refers to the meals eaten by sumo wrestlers. Among these, hot pot dishes are especially common, so in Japan, the word…