Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~
Byodo-in Temple, one of the World Heritage Sites in Uji, was originally a villa of Fujiwara no Michinaga (藤原道長), an aristocrat in the Heian period. The aristocrats preferred Uji, as …
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Roll Up For the Mystery Tour!
“Roll up! Roll up for the magical mystery tour! Step right this way!” (lyrics from Magical Mystery Tour from the album Magical Mystery Tour) This year (2022) the Beatles celebrated …
Tarai Udon たらいうどん
Udon is the longest-loved noodle dish among Japanese people, and it is popular throughout Japan. It is usually served in a noodle bowl. Have you ever seen Udon in a …
Weekend Trip to Karuizawa in Autumn
Karuizawa—known as one of the most famous resort areas in Nagano prefecture in Japan. There are a lot of vacation homes. It takes around one hour by Shinkansen JR. According …
Osaka Castle Part 2
This is the main gate of Osaka Castle, Otemon-gate. It was built in 1628 by the second owner of this castle, the Tokugawa shogunate. Many other parts of its construction …
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 …
Kitsune (Fox)? Tanuki (Raccoon dog)? 〜Tokyo vs. Osaka～
Hi! I’m Rei. I’m in Tokyo. One day, I was talking with my best friend Chisato who lives in Osaka. Rei: It’s getting colder, isn’t it? Winter is just around …
Hidden Kyoto, Yawata City
In the Kansai region, Osaka and Kyoto are well known cities that many tourists visit. However, have you ever heard of Yawata City? It is located in the middle of …
Naru-Churu Udon 鳴ちゅるうどん
Udon is a Japanese noodle made from wheat flour. Did you know that there are various types of udon depending on each local area? Sanuki udon, which originated in Kagawa …
The Origin of Ningyoyaki
Ningyoyaki (人形焼) is one of the most famous types of confectionery or souvenirs of Tokyo. It is a tiny cake baked in a small mold, and it’s filled with sweet …