浴衣 – Yukata
The yukata is an ordinary summer kimono for both men and women of any age. It’s inexpensive and you can probably find …
Practice Session
Beginners welcome!!! $10 for the first timer, $5 for the current students, $15 for others. We practice speaking Japanese phrases. Contact me …
着物 – Kimono
The kimono is the traditional native clothing of Japan. There are many different types of kimono. For women the most gorgeous and …
Sumida River Fireworks
The biggest firework event in Tokyo is held annually near the Sumida River (隅田川花火大会). The total number of the fireworks for this …
花火大会 – Fireworks
In Japan, fireworks are normally held in late July to August. In the Tokyo area, about eight different places annually hold big …
Asagaya Tanabata Festival
A neighborhood in Tokyo called Asagaya holds its annual festival (阿佐谷七夕まつり) for Tanabata (click for more details) in August about one month …
七夕 – Tanabata
Tanabata (たなばた or 七夕) is a Japanese event / celebration day that originated in China. According to Chinese legend, the Milky Way …
梅酒 – Japanese Plum Wine
Japanese plum wine or Japanese plum juice is not difficult to make. If you see Japanese plums in a grocery store, you …
梅 – Japanese Plum
Ume (うめ) or Japanese plums are slightly different from the plums or apricots that you see in the U.S. We normally make …
梅雨 – Rainy Season
I cannot remember where I found this picture from, but this is a picture of tsuyu or rainy season (please click the link …