Japan is a country where three-quarters of its land is covered by mountainous terrain.Although Mt. Fuji is famous, Japan boasts numerous other breathtaking mountains, each with its own unique appeal. …
What is Obon? Generally speaking, Obon is held from the 13th to the 16th of August. Some areas hold it in July and September. Most companies are closed, and in …
Hirakata City is located in the northeastern part of Osaka Prefecture, about halfway between Osaka City and Kyoto City on the Keihan Railway. Hirakata is famous for its amusement park, …
I have just come back home from a 40-minute walk this morning in July. According to the Meteorological Agency, the rainy season has not gone yet as of July.16, 2023, …
Do you know what Japanese subculture is? It mainly implies anime and manga. So some of you may think that it is mainly popular among younger generations and it seems …
Regardless of the country, a child’s first birthday is a special occasion. There are many ways to celebrate it. Some decorate the room with many colorful balloons, and others let …
Welcome to my blog about enjoying the Japanese lifestyle in September. It is so hot this year, isn’t it? The WMO, World Meteorological Organization, said, “The highest global average temperature …
Fireworks have a long history in Japan and are an integral part of many summer festivals. Firework festivals are a summertime tradition where people in Japan enjoy watching great works …
I guess that many foreigners know Tokugawa Ieyasu who founded the Edo era. However, how about other famous people in Japan? I want to introduce three big men who represent …
Have you ever seen me on a rainy night? I’m Tofu Boy 豆腐小僧, one of the Japanese specters. I show up on a rainy night and offer tofu to anyone …
