“Don’ts” You Should Know in Japan
It doesn’t need to be said, but each country has a unique culture that you should respect. When you travel abroad, you have to be aware of the cultural differences. …
Nijo-jo Castle; Witness to the birth and demise of the Edo shogunate
Nijo-jo Castle is located on the west side of where Nijo Street meets Horikawa Street in Kyoto. It was built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616), the first shogun of …
Wonderful FudePen 筆ペン (Brush Pens)
When I was thinking about another cultural item to introduce to the world, one thing came to my mind! It is fudepen 筆ペン, a Japanese brush pen! Of course, Japanese …
The Colors of Takatsuki – Music and Carp Streamers
Takatsuki is a city located just at the halfway point between Osaka and Kyoto. Conveniently, both JR and Hankyu express trains stop at it. Today, I’d like to introduce two …
What does “よろしくおねがいします(Yoroshiku onegaishimasu)” mean?
If you’ve lived in Japan for even a short period, you’ve probably encountered the phrase “よろしくおねがいします (yoroshiku onegaishimasu).” Japanese people love this phrase, whether in work or private life. Grammatically, …
How Do You Free Yourself From Your Luggage When Traveling in Japan?
Would you like to know where to leave your luggage when traveling around Japan? It’s pretty annoying to carry around your luggage, isn’t it? Today, I’m going to share how …
MY favorite local areas and spots in FUKUOKA
Hi everyone! Have you ever been to Fukuoka? It’s in the western area of Japan. It takes 3 hours to fly from Fukuoka to Korea or Osaka.I have three favorite spots …
Unique Train Stations Part 2
Hello, it’s great to see you again. This will be a continuation from part 1. In this section, I’ll be introducing some more interesting stations and railways. Then, please accompany …
Japanese Melon Pan
What is Melon Pan? Japanese Melon Pan is a sweet bread pastry that originated in Japan. Despite its name, it doesn’t usually contain melon flavor. Instead, it’s characterized by its …
Sakura: The Eternal Cycle of Beauty – Blossoms, Greens, and Renewal
Cherry Blossom Rolled Cake made by minosuke* After a long, cold winter, under the blue sky, people walk while looking up at cherry trees. In the stores, there are various …