Exploring Hirakata City Station
Hirakata City is located in the northeastern part of Osaka Prefecture, about halfway between Osaka City and Kyoto City on the Keihan Railway. Hirakata is famous for its amusement park, …
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Exploring ～Summer～ in Japan Through the Five Senses
I have just come back home from a 40-minute walk this morning in July. According to the Meteorological Agency, the rainy season has not gone yet as of July.16, 2023, …
Tofu Boy guides you through the world of tofu
Have you ever seen me on a rainy night? I’m Tofu Boy 豆腐小僧, one of the Japanese specters. I show up on a rainy night and offer tofu to anyone …
Cooling down with some Japanese desserts for summer
Hello. How have you been doing? Are you enjoying the summer? It’s so hot and humid in Japan that it makes everyone more stressed. In such a situation, you might …
How to Enjoy a Beer Garden in Japan
It’s a really humid Japanese summer, isn’t it? Nothing beats cold beer on such a hot, humid day. Craft beer has been getting popular here and there, and every place …
Fruit Kingdom of Japan: From Spring to Summer
As you know, Japan runs from north to south, so the weather is totally different depending on the region. Therefore, Japan is able to cultivate a number of agricultural products. …
Let’s eat eeeeels! 〜Tokyo vs. Osaka～
Hi! I’m Rei. I’m in Tokyo. The other day, I was talking with my best friend Chisato, who lives in Osaka. ★★★★★Rei: It’s hot and muggy, isn’t it? I’m going …
Dear Starbucks Lovers
Starbucks in Japan is an interesting subject to delve into. With its unique offerings, exceptional service, and differences compared to its international counterparts, the Japanese Starbucks experience is worth exploring. …
Japanese Traditions in June
Welcome to my blog about enjoying the Japanese lifestyle in June. Rainy season has come in June in almost all of Japan except for Hokkaido in the northern part of …
Kyushoku ー School Lunch in Japan
School lunches are common around the world, but Japan’s school lunches are without question one-of-a-kind. Not only is the food tasty, but all the systems involved are incredibly well-organized. Let’s …