Do you know Marugame Seimen? It is a cheap and tasty udon restaurant. Many of you may have heard of it. It is a large udon chain with 826 stores throughout Japan and 214 stores overseas. If you have eaten there, you may know that, anyway, Marugame Seimen’s udon noodles are firm and delicious. And […]
Tokyo in 1913-1915
This video was shot over 100 years ago in Tokyo, 1913~1915, and is interesting even to me as a Japanese. The first thing that strikes me is the number of children, and I am deeply moved to realize that there really was a time like this in Japan. This is because these children have made […]
How to eat sushi.
Have you ever eaten sushi? Many of you reading this site may be sushi lovers. If you have eaten sushi several times in Japan, you may already be confident in your sushi eating style. However, your way of eating sushi is totally wrong. Here is what you need to know about how to eat sushi. […]
Gonpachi is a famous Japanese restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere.
Gonpachi became world-famous for the historic “Izakaya meeting” between former President George W. Bush and former Prime Minister Koizumi that took place at Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, and for being the model for the scene in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill”. As a Japanese restaurant serving soba noodles, kushiyaki (skewers), tempura, and other dishes, Gonpachi attracts customers from […]
Do you know what a Sento (public bath) is in Japan?
Sento is a public bathhouse found in every town in Japan. You may not often have the chance to enter a sento when you come to Japan as a tourist, but if you have the courage, give it a try! It is interesting to find out about the various types of bathhouses available in each […]
320km/h in the snow! Tohoku Shinkansen runs at full speed.
Have you ever ridden the Shinkansen in Japan? Japan is a long island stretching from north to south, and the climate is completely different between the northern and southern parts of the country. In the northern part of Japan, there is a great deal of snowfall, but even in such conditions, the Shinkansen runs normally […]
Live Cam in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Harajuku is a bustling area known for its diverse street art and fashion scene. Takeshita-dori Avenue is lined with unique vintage clothing stores and cosplay stores, while the lush Omotesando Avenue is lined with traditional upscale boutiques. The surrounding alleyways are filled with small bars and trendy cafes, as well as cultural hotspots such as […]
Amazing capsuel loft room in Shinjuku.
This accommodation is for those who want to keep accommodation costs low. 4,000 yen for a 9-hour stay + shower + meals + laundry is reasonable. Moreover, although it is located in the middle of Kabukicho, a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, there is a police box right next to it for your peace of […]
Food fighter. A young businessman with a big appetite.
The stomach of a young businessman in this suit resembles, metaphorically speaking, a black hole floating in space. His speciality is gluttony. He consumes a huge amount of food, more than you can imagine from his appearance! Most gluttonous people eat in pain, but the great thing about him is that he eats like he […]
Funny! Let’s take a look at a Japanese comedy, “Travel pictures – Misconception”.
Let us introduce you to a Japanese comedian. They are called “Anjash,” and they specialize in skits in which they take on the role of a character in a story, called a “Konto”, and proceed with the story. What they are most good at is the “Misunderstanding Konto,” as seen in this video, in which […]
100 yen portable toilet.
This video may look like a joke, but it is serious. Have you ever had to go to the bathroom while camping or on the road? In Japan, there are many clean toilets in town, but it is not so easy when you go camping. Many people who have traveled to various countries may have […]
Inexpensive hotels in Tokyo where you can stay for under 5,000 yen!
Introduction of inexpensive hotels in Tokyo where you can stay under 5,000 yen. There are some very inexpensive hotels in Tokyo where you can stay for less than 2,000 yen if you look for them, but this time we would like to introduce you to hotels that are less than 5,000 yen, but still safe […]
Relaxing long-distance buses.
What is your mode of transportation between Tokyo and Osaka? Airplane? Train? Why not take a bus once in a while, and a very rich one at that? The bus fare between Tokyo and Osaka costs 20,000 yen, more than the 14,000 yen for an airplane, and the trip takes about 7.5 hours. In exchange, […]
The mundane daily life of a Japanese high school student.
Are you a high school student? Probably not… This video shows a slightly different side of the high school student we see every day. This is almost the same in every country, isn’t it? So this is what you look like in school. […]
Noh is a traditional Japanese performing art. Masks are scary, but also beautiful.
Noh has become a branch of Nohgaku, a traditional Japanese performing art, and It is a form of theater. However, Noh is a little different from the plays we see on TV and in movies, in that Noh is mainly dance and music. The story is told through dance-like movements accompanied by vocal music called […]
Nippon Sport Science University’s performance “Collective Action.
Controlled and regular group behavior is easily remembered, for better or worse. It must be input into our genes as a human instinct to survive by working together. It is similar to haka in New Zealand and kecak in Bali. But Japanese collective behavior is a bit different. The big difference is that they don’t […]
Golden eel bowl at Kawasho, an eel specialty restaurant.
Golden eel bowl / Eel bowl specialty restaurant Kawashou This is very good. Eel is one of Japan’s most expensive foods, and there is a dish called “golden eel bowl” which is made by grilling this eel, pouring a special sweet sauce for eel, and putting a half-boiled egg on top of it. It is […]
First tuna auction at Toyosu Market 2019, $2,600,000 per tuna.
Japanese people are very fond of tunas. One-fourth of the world’s tuna production is consumed in Japan. Japanese people frequently consume tuna not only for sushi, but also as a side dish for rice. Tuna is such an indispensable ingredient in the Japanese diet. The first tuna auction at the beginning of the year attracts […]
Shinjuku Kabukicho walking video at night with walking map & stores.
Shinjuku Kabukicho at night is fun to see many different faces. It is a neo-Tokyo with a variety of stores and restaurants. It is interesting just to walk around the streets without going into a store. Before holidays and on weekends, it is crowded even at midnight. Be careful, however, as the dark, unpopular back […]
A sake brewery in Nara.
Do you know what sake is? While most whiskey is made from grains such as barley, rye, and corn, sake is made from rice. The taste and price of sake depends on whether the rice is used as is or whether the outer part of the rice is scraped off and only the sweeter part […]
AKIRA (ANIME 1988-2019 Remix Tribute)
Many of you may know this manga/anime. Yes, it is “AKIRA”. But I don’t think many people know the fact that I am about to tell you. The manga AKIRA was first serialized 40 years ago, in 1982, and already in the manga, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were depicted. Moreover, in the second volume of […]
Real Tokyo Japan, Jiyugaoka.
Most of the tourists who come to Japan go to major cities for sightseeing. Big cities are fascinating, but if you want to experience real Japanese culture, I strongly recommend you to take a walk in a residential area! You can get a good idea of where Japanese people live, eat, and shop. In Japan, […]