What messages will the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan leave us with? Part 2
The EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, has concluded with great success.This is a continuation of Part 1. I wrote about the highlights of the EXPO 2025 in my previous …
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Narita Taiko Festival（成田太鼓祭）
Every April, Narita Taiko Festival takes place over two days at the famous Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (成田山新勝寺) in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. It is one of the top wadaiko (Japanese …
What message will the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, leave us?
The Osaka World Exposition opened to the public on April 13th on the artificial island of Yumeshima. It is being held for six months and has 160 countries and regions …
“Aha!” in Kanazawa
One winter day at the end of the year, I opened a door to an authentic oden restaurant in Kanazawa. “Irasshaimase! (Welcome!)” I received the staff members’ energetic greetings. This …
ATTACK ON OITA
“Dedicate your heart” This is a very familiar phrase to anyone who knows the Japanese anime Attack on Titan. It tells the story of people who have escaped from a …
The Three Best Hidden Gems for Visiting in Tokyo!
Getting warm and balmy weather makes me want to get out of my apartment. In May, it’s a good time to hang out around the city. My wife and I …
A Laid-back Hanami Journey: A Half-day Casual Route in Asakusa!
You might be tired of a lot of tourists seeing cherry blossoms this season. There are a lot of crowds, especially in popular spots. Luckily, you can see sakuras here …
Huis Ten Bosch
Huis Ten Bosch, the largest theme park in Japan, is located in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is designed to resemble a Dutch town and has a European vibe. You …
Cherry Blossoms Viewing Spots in Oita Prefecture Vol.3: The Ruins of Oka Castle
The cherry blossom viewing spot I will introduce this time is Oka Castle, which was said to be impregnable in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. The stone walls are especially beautiful …
Cherry Blossoms Viewing Spots in Oita Prefecture Vol.2: Ruins of Usuki Castle
I believe that cherry blossoms, which have existed in Japan since ancient times, can be enjoyed in four stages: This beautiful moment that passes in the blink of an eye …