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 …
カッパ – Kappa
A kappa is a yōkai in Japanese folklore. The oldest writing about Kappa appears in a dictionary that was first made in …
京都の川床 – Kyoto Riverbed
Kyoto is well-known for its riverbed restaurants. These are restaurants that build zashiki or a tatami-covered platforms on the river and serve …
御朱印 – Goshuin
About 500 years ago, Goshuin already existed. It is believed that back then a Goshuin was an official stamp that was used …