Cooling down with some Japanese desserts for summer
Hello. How have you been doing? Are you enjoying the summer? It’s so hot and humid in Japan that it makes everyone more stressed. In such a situation, you might …
Tag: summer
How to Enjoy a Beer Garden in Japan
It’s a really humid Japanese summer, isn’t it? Nothing beats cold beer on such a hot, humid day. Craft beer has been getting popular here and there, and every place …
Fruit Kingdom of Japan: From Spring to Summer
As you know, Japan runs from north to south, so the weather is totally different depending on the region. Therefore, Japan is able to cultivate a number of agricultural products. …
How to Enjoy Summertime Hanabi Festivals in Japan
After a long, tough period, it’s time to go somewhere this summer. You might want to go sightseeing, outdoor activities, music festivals, and so on, but why don’t you go …
A Summer Evening Stroll Along the River, Feeling the Spirit of Awa Odori
“Festivals” are an integral part of people’s lives, representing a place’s local customs and culture. Japan has a rich array of festivals, each with its own unique characteristics. “Bon Odori” …
Japanese Traditions in June
Welcome to my blog about enjoying the Japanese lifestyle in June. Rainy season has come in June in almost all of Japan except for Hokkaido in the northern part of …
“Asagao Ichi” Festival, at Iriya, Tokyo
The History of Asagao, Morning Glory, in Japan History shows that the plant “Asagao” (known as “morning glories” in English) was brought to Japan from China through the Envoy to …
8 Tricks to Deal with Japanese Summer
Hot, humid, damp, and muggy. When it comes to Japanese summer, you might feel like this. “暑い(Atsui)” is kind of how people say hello in this season. You might hear …
Seasonal Work of Side-Job Farming in June
June in Japan is a humid season with a lot of rain and high temperatures. During this period, persimmons absorb a lot of water, and the fruits grow bigger. If …
Bon Festival in Kyoto ～How to Welcome and Send Back One’s Ancestors’ Spirits～
Now I’m writing this in the scorching hot mid-July. With August approaching, most Japanese people look forward to the Bon holiday which is the second biggest holiday after the New …