Ryutaro, Kandai Asakusa First, I would like to explain Asakusa, the most famous sightseeing spot in Tokyo. The symbol of Asakusa is the Kaminarimon. On Asakusa Kaminarimon Street, you can shop and eat without getting wet even on rainy days. There are many Asakusa events such as Sanja Festival and Asakusa Samba Carnival. […]
New Year’s Day around the world
France In contrast to New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day in France is marked by an atmosphere of tranquility. Since the countdown is celebrated with great pomp and circumstance, people relax and unwind from the fatigue of the previous day. Since there is no custom of celebrating New Year’s like in Japan, it may seem […]
Dia de muertos
Do you know any Mexican cultures? There are many kinds of events, foods, habits, costumes, and so on. Dia de muertos is a Mexican traditional event. This name may give you a negative or dismal image. But, Dia de muertos is a joyful and positive celebration. It is hold for three days from October 31 […]
Korean Soul Food
What kind of Korean food have you ever eaten? Korean food is widely known in Japan. In this blog, we will introduce two dishes that we would love you to know and try. Samgyetang（삼계탕）is a traditional famous Korean food. This food is soup with full chicken filled with rice, carrots, nuts, garlic and etc. This food is very healthy […]
Ekiden : Japan’s incredible long-distance relay road race!! Must see it!
Hi, thank you for visiting this blog! Have you ever heard of “EKIDEN (駅伝)”? Since I myself belong to track & field circle, I would like to introduce you “EKIDEN”!! (ekiden runners) 1) First of all… what is Ekiden? Ekiden is long-distance relay road race. But what makes it different from typical relay races?? […]
The Wonderful World of Dagashi
If you live in Japan, I am sure that you have heard of the word “Dagashi” at least once in your lifetime. Even if you haven’t heard of it, you may have seen it somewhere without recognizing it. What is Dagashi? Dagashi is a small-packaged snack, often sold in Dagashi Stores, supermarkets, and dollar stores. […]
What you must do in the BIGGEST Korean Town in Japan ~TOP TRENDING Gourmet Guide @ Shin-Okubo~
Hi! We are Ami and Nanaka. For our blog post, we want to introduce one of the hot spots in Tokyo, which is Shin-Okubo. Shin-Okubo is a very popular place especially among teenagers. Previously,Shin-Okubo was still a popular place but mainly among K-pop fans. Nowadays,more people come to visit this place because many new […]
Charming Cream Soda
ウルトラソーダ（Ultra Soda）, from my favorite band 相対性理論（theory of releativity） I think many of you go to a cafe on your free time. There are lots of chains in Japan, for example STARBUCKS, Doutor, Veloce, and Tully’s. In a cafe, you can enjoy many kinds of beverages, while relaxing, talking, of working on your tasks. […]
“Jinbo Town Book Festival” is on!!
If you are in Japan and love reading books, Jinbo town (神保町: Jinbo-cho) is the right place for you! The Book Town Jinbo Jinbo town is said to be the largest antiquarian bookstore area in the world, and often called as “the town of books”. Once you come out from the Jinbo-cho station, you will […]
Music Festival Recommendations
–SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER Sweet Love Shower is a HUGE summer music festival that is held in Yamanashi-prefecture. It’s an out door festival held on a vast site near Lake Yamanaka, and it has a lot of stage areas. There is also a SUPER lineup of artists. Despite being held in midsummer, the […]