“Ee” — More Than Just “Good” A previous article on this website introduced the interesting idea that the single Japanese “Eh” (え) can express many different meanings depending on the …
I have to admit, I’m not a big fan of hiking in the mountains. If my wife hadn’t taken me to Oze, I would never have imagined going there by …
For those who don’t know me, I really love IPA beers. These days, there are many micro breweries in Japan, even giant companies are selling IPA or craft beers at …
There are tons of posts and blogs about Kyoto. To be honest, I avoided going there because of over-tourism, but I got a chance to visit there this time. Looking …
In this article, I’d like to introduce shime parfaits, which is part of a relatively new food culture in Japan. If you’re a fan of sweet things, why don’t you …
■Types of Public Baths in Japan Japan has several types of public bathing facilities. Each offers a slightly different experience. 1. Sento (Public Bathhouse) A sento is a traditional public …
One thing I noticed since I started running is how beautiful the winter sky is. I used to hate the cold and gloomy winter weather, but running changed my perspective. …
Enoshima is a small island connected to the mainland by a long bridge.There are three shrines and a lighthouse at the top of the hill. In the past, people could …
Furikake (ふりかけ). It’s a magic powder to change your ordinary rice into amazing cuisine. When I was a kid, one of my dreams was filling up my stomach with furikake …
If you are learning Japanese, you are probably familiar with the hiragana order that begins with “a i u e o.” However, have you ever heard of another order that …
