A Must-see suburb of Tokyo, Chichibu Part 2
This is the second half of ”A must-see suburb of Tokyo, Chichibu.” In my previous blog, I shared some information; how to access Chichibu and introduce some places where you …
Let’s look into the inside stories of national holidays observed in Japan: Part 2
This is the sequel to a previous article that introduced national holidays observed in Japan from January to April. Let’s continue our endeavor of finding the significant meanings behind Japanese …
Amazing Japanese magazine giveaways!
“Not for reading to buy books, for giveaways.” In this day and age, it’s no exaggeration to say that a quite appealing giveaway boosts sales during the depression of the …
3 hidden spots in the center of Tokyo (Slip back to Old Japanese Houses and Gardens)
When thinking of Tokyo, what picture do you have in mind ? You might imagine a big city with high buildings crammed side by side, rail tracks throughout there, city …
Todoroki Valley ― Wonderland in Setagaya, Tokyo
Unique Natural Features Tokyo is a land with many small height differences, so you would encounter a lot of slopes when you take a walk. You may find many similar …
Ohenro (お遍路) -88 Temples Pilgrimage- in Kyoto
Pilgrimage in Kyoto? As you know, Kyoto has a lot of sightseeing spots, such as Kinkakuji temple, Kiyomizudera temple, Bamboo forest in Arashiyama and Fushimi-Inari shrine. Each is absolutely stunning, …
Get wrapped up in Japanese hand towels “Tenugui”
Towels made with cotton are comfortable to use, aren’t they? You use it every morning, right? Today, I will introduce you to Japanese hand towels. How do you imagine Japanese …
Imperial burial mound “Kofun” in Takatsuki, Osaka
Takatsuki is a city located just at the halfway point between Osaka and Kyoto. Both JR and Hankyu express trains stop at it. There are large shopping areas around the …
♪Matcha, Matcha, Matcha♪ 〜Häagen-Dazs〜
I bet everyone knows that Häagen-Dazs is a popular ice cream brand worldwide. It is originally from the USA, but did you know there are 40 original flavors made in …
The words which express Japanese spirit ;おもてなし (Omotenashi), いただきます(Itadakimasu), ご馳走様(Gochisosama), 侘(wabi), 寂(sabi) and 花冷え(Hanabie)
The Japanese language has a lot of beautiful and particular words and also has deep meaning. I want foreigners who are interested in Japanese to know, so let me introduce …