かき氷 – Snow Cone
In Japan we have snow cones just like the ones in the U.S; shaved ice and syrup . We also have snow cones with ice cream …
ラムネ – Ramune
“Ramune” is a carbonated soft drink that has been very popular for many decades in Japan. It is well known for its …
百物語 – 100 Stories
In the Japanese language, “Hyaku monogatari” literally means 100 stories. But these are not just any type of stories, they are scary ghost or demon …
お盆 – Obon
“Obon” is a Japanese observance honoring ancestors and friends that have passed away. Obon is usually held August 13th through 16th, but some areas in Japan may hold it earlier. We believe the spirits …
海の家 – Beach House
“Umi no ie” [literally “House of the Sea”] is a Japanese public bathhouse with a restaurant on the beach. You can purchase food & drinks, take a shower, …
梅雨明け – End of Rainy Season
The rainy season in Japan lasts about 4~6 weeks, and normally ends in June in Okinawa (South of Japan) and around July 20th in Tokyo. As …
田植え – Rice Planting
The rainy season is very important for rice. A young rice plant takes in a lot of water, so rain is essential when …
サンカヨウ – Sankayō
Sankayō is a name of a flower that lives in the mountain in Japan & Sakhalin Oblast. It blooms from May through …
雨の日本 3
Traditional Japanese scenes (shrines, temples, old style houses, streets, gardens etc.) look particularly lovely in the rain. This is good because …
雨の日本 2
Traditional Japanese scenes (shrines, temples, old style houses, streets, gardens etc.) look particularly lovely in the rain. This is good because it …