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Author: Chisato.A

Japanese seasonal beautiful words ~Autumn~

2023-11-272023-12-11 - by Chisato.A

Do you know what the shortest form of poetry in the world is? It is the haiku, a three-line poem of only 17 syllables (5-7-5) that describes a natural scene …

Dohade Osaka Downtown, SHINSEKAI

2023-10-242023-11-09 - by Chisato.A

If you come to Japan, Osaka is the place to be. You will not be able to resist but will fall in love with Osaka when you meet the friendly, …

The Celebration of The First Birthday

2023-08-252023-09-03 - by Chisato.A

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 …

Strolling Nara-machi

2023-06-232023-07-12 - by Chisato.A

Nara has many temples and shrines along with Kyoto. Nara, where the first capital of Japan was established, offers an ancient ambience that cannot be found in Kyoto. For example, …

Let’s Travel Back in Time With Chin-den to Sakai.

2023-05-252023-06-10 - by Chisato.A

A streetcar leaves a station with a “ching-ching” sound. Osaka users who love these streetcars call them “chin-den.” (This is a short form of “chin-chin tram :ちんちん電車.”) There are many …

Japanese seasonal beautiful words ~Spring~

2023-04-182023-04-29 - by Chisato.A

As a lover of spring, I feel my heart leaping with excitement when spring arrives. Plants and trees sprout new shoots, and flowers bloom. It is the season that warm …

Why conbinis are really called conbinis?

2023-03-222023-03-29 - by Chisato.A

Most of you reading this probably know what “conbini” is. Yes, it is a convenience store. Nowadays, a lot of people recognize the word globally. Surely a lot of you …

Poke-futa Tour Part.1 (in Nara)

2023-03-012023-03-05 - by Chisato.A

Hello Pokémon fans around the world!  How do you like playing with Pokemon? I think everyone knows “Pokémon Go!” which is not only a game inside your house but also …

Kansai People Call Candy “Ame-chan”, like a person

2023-01-192023-02-01 - by Chisato.A

“Chan” “San”  I’ve called hard candies “Ame-chan”, and I have lived my life without questioning it. As I have more opportunities to talk about cultural differences with people who live …

The No.1 Mom’s Home Cooking: Curry Rice

2022-12-232023-03-09 - by Chisato.A

In my childhood, if I smelled curry when I came home from school or a friend’s house in the evening, I was over the moon. For me and a lot …

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Exploring the Hidden Gems of Kyoto Station!

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