Japanese Hayashi Rice
Hayashi Rice is a popular and comforting dish in Japanese cuisine. It is a Western-style dish with Japanese adaptations, typically featuring a thick, flavorful beef and onion stew served over …
How To Kanagawa
Unique Train Stations in Japan
Traveling is one of the most enjoyable things in one’s lifetime. What do you enjoy doing during your trip? Could it be sightseeing, food, an attraction, or simply meeting someone? …
Japanese Experiences in Temples
Welcome to my new blog post about Japanese experiences. Many HTJ writers have posted pictures of various shrines and temples and explanations of them in wonderful articles. I had the …
Zoorasia
What can you see? Can you find something cool in this picture? Today, I’m walking in a huge zoo. In my eyes, this is not just an ordinary zoo but …
The Story of Yokohama Three Towers
The story of Yokohama three towers (横浜三塔物語) is a kind of urban legends that if you go to the three spots where you can see all three towers at the …
Let’s feel the sea!~Minatomirai~
Finally, the hot, scorching summer is over in Japan. Fall is the best season to enjoy food, nature, and strolling towns. Look! I’m in Minatomirai today. Minatomirai is a beautiful …
How about taking a break in a rooftop garden, an urban oasis?
What do you do when you are tired of walking around town or shopping and want to kill some time? Do you want to find a stylish cafe in which …
Manazuru is a small town for living a quiet life with sea, forest, and stones.
Manazuru is a small port town on the Manazuru Peninsula, located in the southwestern part of Kanagawa Prefecture. It’s a 1.5 hour local train ride from Tokyo. The town has …
Let’s explore the island! ~Enoshima Island~
☆Legend of Enoshima Island Once upon a time, there was a dragon called Gozuryu (五頭龍). It ruined mountains, caused floods and scared people. One day, after a ten-day earthquake, a …
Let’s go to Sankei-en, unwind and enjoy a great Japanese garden in Yokohama
There is a Japanese garden called “Sankei-en” in Yokohama, Though it might not be so famous because it is local, it is loved by the people who live in Yokohama. …