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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 （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 (鯉のぼり寿司) is the simple & fun way to Celebrate Children’s Day at home. Please click this link to see …

“Nihon-Zaru,” also known as the Japanese Snow Monkey, is a species native to Japan. They are known for their striking red faces …

A maid cafe is a type of coffee shop in Japan where waitresses, dressed in maid costumes, provide service to customers. The …

A kappa is a yōkai in Japanese folklore. The oldest writing about Kappa appears in a dictionary that was first made in …

Kyoto is well-known for its riverbed restaurants. These are restaurants that build zashiki or a tatami-covered platforms on the river and serve …

About 500 years ago, Goshuin already existed. It is believed that back then a Goshuin was an official stamp that was used …

Tourists typically prefer to visit Japan during the dry and sunny days, but I still enjoy cloudy skies, and the look and …

Last year the rainy season ended at the end of June in Tokyo. That was the earliest ever according to the Japan …