Ōyamazaki Villa Museum of Art (大山崎山荘美術館)
Aren’t you intrigued by a Western-style house on the lower slope of Tenno-zan (天王山) (Tenno Mountain), blending in with nature in the south of Kyoto? This house used to be …
Famous Spots for Viewing Autumn Leaves in Osaka
The hot summer has gone and it’s starting to feel like autumn here. Autumn in Japan has a comfortable climate and people enjoy many things such as traveling, playing sports …
How to enjoy your time to the fullest in Fukui
Fukui Prefecture is a part of the Hokuriku Region, which is located along the Sea of Japan and is surrounded by mountains. The area has a long history and can …
Trip to Miyagi: Day1-Sendai-
During my summer break, I took a two-day trip to Miyagi Prefecture and visited Sendai and Matsushima. In this article, let me share my Day 1 in Sendai with you! …
[Japanese Pop Culture]大和魂と判官贔屓Yamato Spirit & Houganbiiki(Hanganbiiki)
A Bold Challenge This time let me talk about Japanese Pop culture through Funassyi. Before I tell you about this episode, I would like to talk about the core of …
A Unique Way of Climbing Mt. Fuji
Hello again, Mt. Fuji! This is my third time climbing this popular mountain, but my goal this year is not to reach the summit. If you’re planning to climb to …
10 Must-Buy Items at Donki
Do you know of a supermarket that is one of the most exciting in Japan? Now, I swear, it’s Don Quixote. These iconic blue penguin stores are getting popular and …
How to Cook Delicious Japanese Rice
Hot summer is gone. The sky color has changed, the clouds have changed, and the wind has changed.Yes! The beautiful autumn is here!I was born and raised in Ikaruga in …
Japanese Pop Culture: Funassyi
There is currently a lot of noise in the media about Japan’s relative standing in the world declining in various ways. On the other hand there seems to be a …
Somen Delight: How to Enjoy Japan’s Delicious Summer Noodles
What kind of noodles would you like to try when you come to Japan? Ramen, udon, or perhaps soba? When asked about summer, many Japanese people would mention a food …