Kobe Port Tower
When people think of the Kansai region, Osaka and Kyoto often come to mind first. Osaka is known for its lively street culture, while Kyoto is famous for its traditional …
Unique Osaka-ben Part 4:From “Ee” (ええ/Ehh) to “Eenen” (ええねん/Ehh nen)
“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 …
How to Enjoy a One-Day Trip to Oze!
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 …
Mini Getaway to Shizuoka In May!
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 …
A Vending Machine That Chants Sutras — And Other Reasons to Love Kyoto
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 …
Shime Parfaits – End the Night with a Special Dessert
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 …
How to Enjoy Public Baths in Japan
■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 …
The Yoyogi Park -What do you want to do here?-
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. …
Welcome to Enoshima island.（江ノ島）Each one may be small, but there are many little points of beauty there. Please enjoy!
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 — The Tiny Topping That Transforms Rice Amazingly!
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 …