“Una-ju,” a box of rice with glaze-grilled eel
Unaju (鰻重) is a special food for Japanese people. It is a grilled freshwater eel over charcoal on top of white rice with eel sauce. Eel sauce is a great …
Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) and Vicinity
Tasting local delicacies or specialties is one of the purposes of travel, right? Here, Nishiki Market is the place for it! The market is often called “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” as all …
How to Use SUMIMASEN Practically
You definitely have heard that Japanese people often say “sumimasen.” Probably you know it means “sorry.” This is true, but actually, it also has another two definitions, like “excuse me“ …
Breathtaking Night Views in Kansai
If you want to see night views in the Kansai region, we all recommend you see the night view from the top of Mt. Rokko. It seems to be in …
Exploring the Authentic Premium Hamburgers in Tokyo!!
Have you ever tried premium hamburgers in Tokyo? These days, there are many authentic hamburger shops here and there in Tokyo. If you try eating one once, you will become …
♪Matcha, Matcha, Matcha♪ ～Tea Ceremony～
What are your favorite drinks? Coffee, tea, water, pop, beer, wine, milk, juice…there are many kinds of drinks here and there. Even though the variety of drinks might differ from …
Suica, a Pre-paid IC Card in Japan
Pre-paid IC cards are indispensable items to carry with you to live an urban life in Japan. Above all, “Suica,” run by JR East Co., is fairly familiar with people …
How to enjoy Tokushima Station area, as navigated by locals
Tokushima Prefecture is located in the east of Shikoku.Tokushima has several famous tourist attractions, such as the tidal whirlpools of Naruto and the Kazura-bashi Bridge in the unexplored Iya Valley, …
Gokigen-you!~Useful Expressions That Make You Sound Sophisticated~
Do you have any plans to visit Japan? Are you interested in the Japanese language? If so, I’d like to introduce some expressions that make you sound elegant, polite, and …
Japanese stationery
I would like to introduce you to a few kinds of Japanese stationery, from a reasonable one to a little expensive one. I know many great pen companies around the …