How to Enjoy the Fall in Kyoto
As you may know, there are so many places where you can enjoy the fall in Japan. But today, I’d like to introduce one of my favorite routes for a …
True Features of Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree, a recent-born landmark of Tokyo since 2012, is a high-rise, self-standing digital broadcasting tower with an inherited ancient architectural wisdom and a formative art. Inherited from the ancient …
The Difference between Hotels and Ryokans
Where do you make a reservation when you visit Japan? In Japan, there are hotels and ryokans. I think that you know hotels very well, but if you want to …
Too Many in Japan? Onomatopoeia
Japanese people use onomatopoeia very often in conversations. There are about 3,000 of these words in the United States and about 12,000 in Japan. People’s voices, animals, and other sounds …
Do you know which bread you should eat when you come to Japan?
There are a lot of delicious foods in Japan, such as sushi, ramen, udon and so on. But don’t forget about bread. Some people may think that bread is not …
Ueno Onshi Park – Tips & History for Authentic Visitors
Ueno Park is famous as one of the cherry-blossom viewing spots or cultural venues which has several amusement facilities such as museums, a zoo, and a concert hall. Beyond that, …
Classical Music Fills the Air
Do you like classical music? It’s always somewhere around you without you always realizing it. We often hear it being played in commercials, movies, etc. Our ears already have a …
“Osechi,” Traditional Japanese New Year’s Dishes
In Japan, we celebrate various events throughout the year. For each event, there is a custom to eat a particular food or dish. It is often a traditional dish that …
Japanese Comfort Food, Onigiri
Introduction Hi everyone! What do you think this is? It’s a Japanese comfort food, called onigiri. Today, I’d like to introduce onigiri, or rice balls, to the world. I don’t …
Gyoza ~Japanese Dumplings~
Welcome to an authentic gyoza world! Today, let me talk about Japanese dumplings, known as gyoza. History Is gyoza a Chinese food? To answer this question, let’s turn the pages …