Harvest season ～Rice～
New crop rice. We Japanese people love the sound of these words. Japanese people have been eating and living together with rice from time immemorial, and somehow we know since …
Delicious Japanese Food For Autumn In Japan
This time, I want to share delicious Japanese foods that suit the autumn. The term cools down; there is delicious food in Japan! I’m confident that you would want to …
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 …
Explore Arashiyama to your heart’s content 〜part 2〜
I introduced several spots in the center of Arashiyama in “Explore Arashiyama to your heart’s content ~part 1~.” In this part 2, I’ll share some beautiful and deep sites in …
How to Enjoy Japanese Halloween
Summer is over, and from the end of September, cities are having a Halloween mood. In retrospect, there were Halloween events at theme parks, restaurants and bars in the early …
Sports In Japan
Today, I want to share information about “sports in Japan.” Sometimes, we call autumn “the season of sports.” That’s why I want to tell you about sports now in October. …
Let’s feel the sea!~Minatomirai~
Finally, the hot, scorching summer is over in Japan. Fall is the best season to enjoy food, nature, and strolling towns. Look! I’m in Minatomirai today. Minatomirai is a beautiful …
Toire no Kamisama (トイレの神様） God in the restroom
What is God in the restroom? You may have no idea what I’m talking about. Today, I would like to talk about 8 million divine spirits from ancient times and …