Blue in Japan
I like blue. The color blue is associated with the vast ocean and the clear sky on sunny days. However, there are some interesting Japanese words that call something blue …
Author: Rei
Chopstick rest
Chopstick rest – What image do these words bring to you? Today, let me introduce one of the beautiful aspects of Japanese culture, using chopstick rests. ☆History First, this is …
Let’s explore the island! ~Enoshima Island~
☆Legend of Enoshima Island Once upon a time, there was a dragon called Gozuryu (五頭龍). It ruined mountains, caused floods and scared people. One day, after a ten-day earthquake, a …
♪Matcha, Matcha, Matcha♪ ～Tea Ceremony～
What are your favorite drinks? Coffee, tea, water, pop, beer, wine, milk, juice…there are many kinds of drinks here and there. Even though the variety of drinks might differ from …
“Hi! I’m a box!”
Hi! I’m a box. I don’t know my name, but I have many friends. They don’t know their names either, but the writer of this article loves to name them. …
Mini World Trip in Tokyo DisneySea
♪Disney Walt Disney ー There is no doubt that he is a world famous entertainer who created “Disney World.” Disney films, music, musicals, goods and places related to them have …
“I can see Mt. Fuji!”
“I can see Mt. Fuji from my balcony.” Imagine your Japanese friend told you this. How would you reply? “So…what?” I’m afraid that isn’t the right answer to let the …
Let’s walk across the bridge!~The Rainbow Bridge~
☆Bridges in Japan Japan is a mountainous island country. It is rich in nature, such as mountains and rivers. Also, we are surrounded by indented coastlines. It means we have …
“Have a seat!” in Ginza
☆Welcome to Ginza! Ginza is one of the big, bustling and lively areas in Tokyo. It is famous for having the most expensive land as well. If you get a …
Let’s walk up the stairs! ～Tokyo Tower～
It goes without saying that Tokyo is one of the most exciting and enchanting places in the world. Although there are plenty of amazing tourist spots, there are two towers …