What is Obon in Japan?
What is Obon? Generally speaking, Obon is held from the 13th to the 16th of August. Some areas hold it in July and September. Most companies are closed, and in …
Exploring Hirakata City Station
Hirakata City is located in the northeastern part of Osaka Prefecture, about halfway between Osaka City and Kyoto City on the Keihan Railway. Hirakata is famous for its amusement park, …
Exploring ～Summer～ in Japan Through the Five Senses
I have just come back home from a 40-minute walk this morning in July. According to the Meteorological Agency, the rainy season has not gone yet as of July.16, 2023, …
Japanese Subculture – Oshikatsu
Do you know what Japanese subculture is? It mainly implies anime and manga. So some of you may think that it is mainly popular among younger generations and it seems …
The Celebration of The First Birthday
Regardless of the country, a child’s first birthday is a special occasion. There are many ways to celebrate it. Some decorate the room with many colorful balloons, and others let …
Japanese Traditions in September
Welcome to my blog about enjoying the Japanese lifestyle in September. It is so hot this year, isn’t it? The WMO, World Meteorological Organization, said, “The highest global average temperature …
Firework displays in Japan
Fireworks have a long history in Japan and are an integral part of many summer festivals. Firework festivals are a summertime tradition where people in Japan enjoy watching great works …
Japanese History Trivia -Three big men of Sengoku period (戦国時代);The age of civil wars-
I guess that many foreigners know Tokugawa Ieyasu who founded the Edo era. However, how about other famous people in Japan? I want to introduce three big men who represent …
Tofu Boy guides you through the world of tofu
Have you ever seen me on a rainy night? I’m Tofu Boy 豆腐小僧, one of the Japanese specters. I show up on a rainy night and offer tofu to anyone …
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 …