Enjoy Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto
You may know that viewing cherry blossoms is one of the most pleasurable springtime activities in Japan. Since cherry blossoms start blooming in the early spring when it’s getting warmer, …
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3 best spots for Hanami
As the sunlight becomes brighter and the temperature warmer in March, Japanese people become excited and begin to think, “When will cherry blossoms bloom this year?” “Where should we go …
Must Go Places in Kawagoe!
1. What’s Koedo(小江戸）? It means “small Edo（江戸).” In the Edo period (1603-1867), Kawagoe was called Koedo because it flourished as a castle town of Kawagoe Domain. At the time, General …
Soul Food for the People of Ise
Have you ever been to Ise, or have you ever heard of it? Ise is a coastal city in the middle of Mie Prefecture. I’ve never lived there, but I’ve …
The Allure of Kiyomizu-dera Temple
“Take a chance as if you were jumping off the stage of Kiyomizu!” This is a famous saying, meaning “Put yourself out there, even if you are taking a risk.” …
Basic Onsen Etiquette
Visiting an onsen is one of the important activities in Japan one must try to understand Japanese culture. You can not only relax but also have a chance to communicate …
“I can see Mt. Fuji!”
“I can see Mt. Fuji from my balcony.” Imagine your Japanese friend told you this. How would you reply? “So…what?” I’m afraid that isn’t the right answer to let the …
Let’s walk across the bridge!~The Rainbow Bridge~
☆Bridges in Japan Japan is a mountainous island country. It is rich in nature, such as mountains and rivers. Also, we are surrounded by indented coastlines. It means we have …
My Way to Enjoy Hot Springs!
There are a lot of hot springs which are called Onsen in Japan. You don’t necessarily need to go to a fancy hotel or Ryokan to use them. You have …
Let’s walk up the stairs! ～Tokyo Tower～
It goes without saying that Tokyo is one of the most exciting and enchanting places in the world. Although there are plenty of amazing tourist spots, there are two towers …