A Unique Way of Climbing Mt. Fuji
Hello again, Mt. Fuji! This is my third time climbing this popular mountain, but my goal this year is not to reach the summit. If you’re planning to climb to …
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Japanese Pop Culture: Funassyi
There is currently a lot of noise in the media about Japan’s relative standing in the world declining in various ways. On the other hand there seems to be a …
How to enjoy soup curry
What food do you think of when it comes to Sapporo? As you know, there are many attractive meals such as miso-flavored ramen, Genghis Khan, and raw seafood on rice. …
Three Best Bookstores in Kyoto
Introduction What comes to mind when you hear the word KYOTO? Temples, Kimono, or Japanese traditional sweets? You are absolutely right! However, there is one more thing that makes your …
The Hozuki Ichi Festival and the Arrival of Summer
The Hozuki Ichi festival is a traditional summer event held annually at the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. This vibrant festival has been celebrated since the Edo period and takes …
Ghibli Museum
“Studio Ghibli won the Palme d’Or award at the Cannes International Film Festival!!” In May 2024, just around the time I’m writing this article, the big news captured many people’s …
Kennin-ji Temple (建仁寺); Birthplace of Zen and Tea
While Kyoto boasts numerous temples, iconic sites like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Golden Pavilion have huge crowds. However, nestled in Kyoto’s downtown, Kennin-ji Temple stands as a serene oasis. Here, amidst …
Let’s Enjoy Kameido
Let’s be honest, you might be a bit bored of visiting typical tourist spots in Japan. For beginners, they’re a good entry to know about Japan, I agree with that. …
Recommended Parks to Visit in Osaka
Osaka is an urban city, and there are a lot of sightseeing spots here and there. I imagine you would like to visit USJ or Kaiyukan Aquarium, but it doesn’t …
Nijo-jo Castle; Witness to the birth and demise of the Edo shogunate
Nijo-jo Castle is located on the west side of where Nijo Street meets Horikawa Street in Kyoto. It was built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616), the first shogun of …