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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Courageous Japanese try their best to speak messed up English – Part1
There is a comedian in Japan named Tetsuro Degawa. He is a famous comedian in Japan who established the genre of reaction art. He is honest and natural. The words that come out of his mouth are straightforward, but not hateful, and they make people laugh. He cannot speak English well at all. He goes […]
Bongo is a popular Onigiri(rice ball) store with a variety of ingredients made by energetic mothers.
There is a rice ball shop named “Bongo” in Otsuka, Tokyo. It is a long-established business that has been in business for 60 years, with a huge line of customers waiting in line as soon as the store opens. The onigiri are made by energetic local mothers. Bongo’s onigiri are filled with so many ingredients […]
Sliding cats.
I sense something strong willed in this cat…no further explanation is needed. Ciao, Cat food, Churu, Chicken variety 14g (x 20) Very famous cat food in Japan. Any cat will go crazy for it! Buy now on Amazon […]
Good song, Miyuki Hatakeyama.
It would be nonsense to explain the song. Please listen to her singing. […]
100 Yen Shop Best 10.
Japanese 100 Yen Shops Can Be Quite Useful! When you come to Japan, be sure to go there and get all the supplies you need for daily life. I still wonder how it works that they sell so many useful and useful things for 100 yen. You can buy a lot of small items that […]
A course on how to apologize the Japanese way.
Now let’s learn about the Japanese way of expressing apologies (shazai). Every country has its own culture of apology, and the way it is expressed depends on the degree of apology, and Japan is no exception. In Japan, there are nine types of apology expressions. These nine types of apology expressions are the basic apology […]
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 […]
Live Cam in Haneda airport, Tokyo.
Tokyo International Airport is the largest airport in Japan, located at Haneda Airport in Ota-ku, Tokyo. It is commonly known as Haneda Airport. Its IATA airport code is HND, and its ICAO airport code is RJTT. “Tokyo” in flight timetables usually refers to the airport, but in many cases it is also referred to as […]
It’s so cute! Hina Dolls are traditional Japanese dolls.
Hinamatsuri is an annual seasonal event in Japan to pray for the healthy growth of girls. It is a seasonal festival in which hina dolls (mainly male and female dolls) are decorated with cherry blossoms, tachibana, peach blossoms, and other trees, hina arare and hishimochi are offered, and food and drink such as white sake […]
This is just a karate performance, but you will definitely lose to her.
This video shows a competition called “Kata” in karate. The “Kata” of Karate refers to the Karate performance. It is a fact that there are both pros and cons to Karate “Kata”. However, to me, Kata seems to be a very symbolic sport of Japan, and I hope that it will remain an Olympic sport. […]
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, […]
Revival dance of the 1980s, Tomigaoka High School Dance Club.
For 51 months from December 1986 to February 1991, Japan was in the midst of a bubble economy. More than 30 years ago, a club culture was born at a club in Roppongi, with long hair, tight dresses, and for some reason, dancing with a fan in hand. The scene was so intense that it […]
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 […]
Shinjuku Station is an underground dungeon. Do you know the real Shinjuku Station?
Shinjuku Station is a very complex and vast place, because JR Shinjuku Station is connected underground to Shinjuku Stations of all nearby lines, subways and private railways. Shinjuku Station is an underground dungeon. Exploring Shinjuku Station underground can be a very interesting attraction. The main JR Shinjuku Station is connected to a total of 12 […]
Top 10 really good ramen shops in Shinjuku.
Shinjuku is a fierce battleground for ramen. While there are famous ramen stores such as Menya Musashi and Ichiran that appear in guidebooks, there are also some lesser-known but still delicious ramen stores. In this article, we would like to introduce some ramen restaurants in Shinjuku that are not so well known to tourists, but […]
Live Cam in Asakusa, Tokyo.
The Nakamise Street near Sensoji Temple is lined with traditional crafts and food stalls, Hanayashiki, built in the mid-19th century, has screaming attractions and cafes, and Sumida Park along the river regularly hosts festivals and firework displays, creating an atmosphere of a traditional downtown area. Festivals and fireworks displays are held regularly at Sumida Park […]
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 […]