Enoshima is a small island connected to the mainland by a long bridge.There are three shrines and a lighthouse at the top of the hill. In the past, people could …
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 …
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? …
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 …
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 (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 …
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 …
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 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 …
☆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 …
