“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 …
Author: Rei
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 …
Millions of “Thank yous!”
Have you ever thought that Japanese people find it hard to express their feelings? Actually, many of us rarely gesture, hug, kiss and speak out loud our feelings in public. …
Gyoza ~Japanese Dumplings~
Welcome to an authentic gyoza world! Today, let me talk about Japanese dumplings, known as gyoza. History Is gyoza a Chinese food? To answer this question, let’s turn the pages …
♪Matcha, Matcha, Matcha♪ 〜Häagen-Dazs〜
I bet everyone knows that Häagen-Dazs is a popular ice cream brand worldwide. It is originally from the USA, but did you know there are 40 original flavors made in …
“Itadakimasu!”（いただきます！）
I love eating! Eating with someone, or enjoying food itself must be a great joy for many people. If you have a chance to eat something with Japanese people or …
How to take up a boxed lunch lifestyle
Why boxed lunch? Have you seen a Japanese boxed lunch called a “bento” ? Many Japanese bring their boxed lunches to school and the office. If you took up a …