Rainy Season “Tsuyu” in Japan
“Tsuyu” is Coming Soon! There are four seasons in Japan. Spring, summer, autumn and winter. The changing of the seasons is ambiguous these days though. We have “tsuyu” between the …
Author: Yuko Koizumi
How To Deal with Hay Fever in Japan
Time of Hay Fever From the middle of February to the end of April, hay fever becomes active. We have to take measures against the Coronavirus, and we also need …
Phrases popping out of Japanese people’s mouths
This time, I’d like to Introduce 3 phrases that Japanese people use frequently. 1. “Sumimasen” I guess that many foreigners know this phrase because it’s famous. Sumimasen is really useful. …
Coffee ― Loved by Many Japanese
Coffee, in my opinion, is an indispensable beverage for most Japanese people. In fact, I myself am a big coffee lover, probably drinking seven or eight cups a day. So, …
What is Oshogatsu？ ― Japanese Happy New Year
Japanese decorations for new year Oshogatsu ― it’s a special occasion for celebrating a new year. First, let me tell you the original meaning of this New Year’s event and …
I want to tell you about the fascinating Senbei!
Do You Know SENBEI? As you know, there are many fantastic foods in Japan. Sushi, Sake, Japanese sweets…. But I think something is forgotten! That is SENBEI! It is a …