Strolling Nara-machi
Nara has many temples and shrines along with Kyoto. Nara, where the first capital of Japan was established, offers an ancient ambience that cannot be found in Kyoto. For example, …
10 things must you know about Golden Week
This Golden Week, it’s been a while since I last saw many people enjoying traveling. It seems like it’s getting back to normal for many people. I was glad to …
Osaka Castle Part ３
In this article, I’d like to introduce the most popular historical sightseeing spot in Osaka, Osaka Castle! This is my third article continuing from Part 1 and Part 2, as …
“Asagao Ichi” Festival, at Iriya, Tokyo
The History of Asagao, Morning Glory, in Japan History shows that the plant “Asagao” (known as “morning glories” in English) was brought to Japan from China through the Envoy to …
The Authentic Sushi Restaurant Closest to the Sky
Most Japanese cities’ airports usually have several sushi restaurants. I love eating sushi at the airport because the restaurants there gather the finest ingredients, flown in from all over Japan, …
Let’s Travel Back in Time With Chin-den to Sakai.
A streetcar leaves a station with a “ching-ching” sound. Osaka users who love these streetcars call them “chin-den.” (This is a short form of “chin-chin tram :ちんちん電車.”) There are many …
Japanese traditions in May
Welcome to my first commemorable blog! It has been almost a half-century since I was born. However I don’t know much about many traditional costumes and events that are held …
How to Enjoy Buddhist Statues in Kyoto!
Buddhist statues, which were introduced to Japan in the 6th century from the Korean peninsula via India and China along with the arrival of Buddhism, have been objects of Japanese …
Let’s Enjoy Japanese Literature! 〜 Annani Annani 〜
Did you have a moment when you were irritated with your kid today? Are you tired of caring for your elderly parents? This book might help you pause your hectic …
The traditional vegetable of Osaka City: Naniwa Yasai (なにわ伝統野菜 大阪市)
Introduction When you think of Osaka City, what do you picture? You might think of high-rises, Osaka Castle, Universal Studio Japan (USJ), the Kaiyukan Aquarium, and things like that. They …