“Hirakata Park” – Amusement Park in Osaka
Many people have fond memories of amusement parks from their childhood. When it comes to amusement parks in the Kansai region, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is undoubtedly the most popular. …
Melody or Noise? ~Insects’ voice~
In September, when the air is turning from summer to autumn, we know that autumn came. Speaking of autumn in Japan, autumn is a season of various activities. We call …
Must-Go Udon Shops in Osaka
Introduction Osaka is a great diverse city, especially regarding food, it’s the best place in Japan for it. There are various kinds of delicious food which is priced from a …
Tsukimi: a moon-viewing tradition in Japan
“Tsuki-mi” (月見), literally meaning “to look at the moon,” depicts the traditional moon-viewing events or autumnal customs in Japan. Since Japan has four distinct seasons, people have cherished the seasonal …
How to Enjoy Your Spare Time in Kyoto ～Taxis are more than just a means of transportation～
What kind of service do you think of when you hear the word “taxi”? Is it only as a means of transportation? Today I’d like to introduce you to some …
Magical item for students 〜Red Sheet〜
It’s quiz time! Question 1: What’s this? Answer: It’s just an orange pen. Question 2: What are these? Answer: They are special red and green pens. Question 3: What’s this? …
How about taking a break in a rooftop garden, an urban oasis?
What do you do when you are tired of walking around town or shopping and want to kill some time? Do you want to find a stylish cafe in which …
8 Tricks to Deal with Japanese Summer
Hot, humid, damp, and muggy. When it comes to Japanese summer, you might feel like this. “暑い(Atsui)” is kind of how people say hello in this season. You might hear …
Things you shouldn’t do in 3 situations in Japan
When you visit Japan, you may wonder, “ How do I use this?” or “ Why did Japanese people around me give me the side-eye?” The reason for them can …
Education in Japan
This time I’d like to share about the education style in Japan. Japanese are thought to have high academic ability, but why? Of course, I’m Japanese, but I have not …