Food sample
One of the most popular items for tourists visiting Japan from abroad is the...
Tag Archives: Japanese customs
Name：Namae
Today is more of an announcement than an article… The name of a person...
Japanese Shōgatsu
In my New Year’s greetings the other day, I wrote that “元旦 / Gantan（New...
Sexy Samurai
I’m telling you, there are no ‘Samurai’ in Japan today. (^_^;) I am afraid...
Dream stories 1
「夢 / yume」- In English, the word ‘dream’ is used. As you know, ‘Dream’...
Rahmen（ramen noodles）
What is the image that people overseas have of traditional Japanese cuisine? Sushi or tempura?...
Is Gold born from Gold? Part.2
Now, continuing from the previous article. I’m worried about what will happen to the...
Towns overlooking the Strait
Japan is an island country (maritime nation) in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising four...
Onsen and ancient monsters
Japanese bathing habits are said to be in the minority worldwide. As anyone who...
盆栽 / BONSAI
Of the more than 200 countries in the world, Japan is apparently 61st from...