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Author: Takeshi Shimizu

“Una-ju,” a box of rice with glaze-grilled eel

2022-06-282022-06-28 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Unaju (鰻重) is a special food for Japanese people. It is a grilled freshwater eel over charcoal on top of white rice with eel sauce. Eel sauce is a great …

Suica, a Pre-paid IC Card in Japan

Suica, a Pre-paid IC Card in Japan

2022-06-032022-06-03 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Pre-paid IC cards are indispensable items to carry with you to live an urban life in Japan. Above all, “Suica,” run by JR East Co., is fairly familiar with people …

Taiyaki: A Baked Pancake Shaped Like a Sea Bream

2022-04-192022-04-19 - by Takeshi Shimizu

“Taiyaki” literally means “grilled sea bream” in Japanese. However, in this case, this is not a fish delicacy, but one of the most popular Japanese sweets: a pancake shaped like …

High-Rise Buildings in West Shinjuku, Tokyo

2022-03-252022-03-25 - by Takeshi Shimizu

General Overview of Shinjuku Shinjuku is regarded as the metropolitan city of Tokyo. There is the metropolitan government office on the west side of Shinjuku. Shinjuku Station is the world’s …

Various Colors of Soba Noodles

2022-02-282022-02-28 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Soba, buckwheat noodles, is one of the essential Japanese dishes like sushi, tempura, or udon. And there are so many ways of eating this dish cold or hot with various …

The birth of “Japanese Ramen Noodles”

2022-01-272022-01-27 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Japanese ramen noodles have attracted many people from all over the world. Generally speaking, their origin is Chinese noodles, however, the actual dish is not exactly the same. Like “curry” …

How does “Ginza” sound to you?

2021-12-272021-12-27 - by Takeshi Shimizu

What is “Ginza?” In general, “Ginza” is a district of Chūō City, inside Tokyo. This is a popular upscale shopping area which has numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques, restaurants, …

Differences between Curry Rice and Curry Don

2021-11-192021-11-19 - by Takeshi Shimizu

If you visit one of the Soba restaurants, especially in the Kanto area of Japan, you’ll notice that there are very similar dishes on the menu, ‘Curry Rice and Curry …

True Features of Tokyo Skytree

2021-10-192021-10-19 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Tokyo Skytree, a recent-born landmark of Tokyo since 2012, is a high-rise, self-standing digital broadcasting tower with an inherited ancient architectural wisdom and a formative art. Inherited from the ancient …

Ueno Onshi Park – Tips & History for Authentic Visitors

2021-09-272021-09-27 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Ueno Park is famous as one of the cherry-blossom viewing spots or cultural venues which has several amusement facilities such as museums, a zoo, and a concert hall. Beyond that, …

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