Age-old but still popular snacks ~It’s Dagashi~
I wonder what little things kids want to buy with 100 yen. Kids must be super excited and jump into “Dagashi ya” with a small coin in their hands. “Dagashi-ya” …
Let’s walk across the bridge!~The Rainbow Bridge~
☆Bridges in Japan Japan is a mountainous island country. It is rich in nature, such as mountains and rivers. Also, we are surrounded by indented coastlines. It means we have …
The 8 Japanese Virtues From My Perspective
When I think of Japanese virtues, I always remember a book, Nanso Satomi Hakkenden(南総里見八犬伝), by Takizawa Bakin. I read it in elementary school, and through the story, I learned about …
My Way to Enjoy Hot Springs!
There are a lot of hot springs which are called Onsen in Japan. You don’t necessarily need to go to a fancy hotel or Ryokan to use them. You have …
Coffee ― Loved by Many Japanese
Coffee, in my opinion, is an indispensable beverage for most Japanese people. In fact, I myself am a big coffee lover, probably drinking seven or eight cups a day. So, …
Washi 和紙 (Japanese paper) Take a look, touch and enjoy it in your own way
As you may know, two-thirds of the land in Japan is composed of mountains and forests. A lot of areas are blessed with abundant timber and clear water. For that …
Japanese traditional decorations of New Year, Shimekazari and Kagamimochi
Happy New Year! Finally, 2022 has started. Japanese women are busy from the end of year to the beginning of the year because there are many traditional things that we …
“Nippon” ー the Land of the Rising Sun
Japan is located at the eastern edge of Asia on the world map and has been called the land of the rising sun. The word “Nippon” (日本) literally means the …
The birth of “Japanese Ramen Noodles”
Japanese ramen noodles have attracted many people from all over the world. Generally speaking, their origin is Chinese noodles, however, the actual dish is not exactly the same. Like “curry” …
“Have a seat!” in Ginza
☆Welcome to Ginza! Ginza is one of the big, bustling and lively areas in Tokyo. It is famous for having the most expensive land as well. If you get a …