Happy New Year 2021
あけまして おめでとう ございます。 ことしも よろしく おねがいします。
New Year’s Bells (online)
Normally lots of people in Japan go to shrines and temples on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. But this year …
幸先詣 – Saisaki Mōde
Japanese people usually visit a Shintō shrine or a temple at the beginning of the year. That is called Hatsumōde. However, this …
PIKA to PIKO
New song by ピコ太郎 (Pikotaro) & Pikachu. If you don’t know Pikotaro, please click here.
変わり種ラムネ – Odd Ramune
Ramune is a carbonated soft drink in a unique glass bottle (please click here for more details). More than 50% of all …
梅雨入り – Rainy Season
Tokyo and many other area in Japan have just entered the rainy season (tsuyu). This white doll is Teru Teru Bōzu (please click …
メロン – Melon
Melons grow all year around in Japan, but the primary harvesting season is from May through July. In a grocery store, melons …
箱根 – Hakone
Since I mentioned “Hakone” in my previous post, let me introduce it more completely. Hakone is a well-known resort area located about …
Hakone Utsugi
Hakone Utsugi （ハコネウツギ）or Weigela Coraeensis is a flower that is found near beaches in Japan. Its blooming season is May~June. This flower is …
Koi Nobori Sushi
Koi nobori sushi (鯉のぼり寿司) is the simple & fun way to Celebrate Children’s Day at home. Please click this link to see …