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 […]
Cheap and tasty! MARUGAME UDON.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Sanja Matsuri, a traditional festival that enlivens Asakusa.
The festival is held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting on the third Saturday of May, mainly in the 44 towns that are Ujiko of Asakusa Shrine. It is one of the representative festivals in Japan, attracting approximately 1,800,000 people over the three days, mainly for the parade of portable shrines, which is both heroic […]
Live Cam in Shiodome, Tokyo.
Shiodome is the name of a district and former town in Minato Ward, Tokyo. Today, it mainly refers to the “Shiodome Siosite”, a huge urban complex built in the Shiodome district on the east side of Shinbashi Station. The former Shiodome (Shiodome-cho) is now mostly Higashi-Shinbashi and part of Kaigan 1-chome in the current administrative […]
Japan Cherry Blossom Spots(sakura), spring only.
Japan’s national flower is the cherry blossom. Many trees are planted in central Tokyo. Therefore, in March and April, when cherry blossoms bloom, Japan is tinged with the pink color of cherry blossoms. Since Japanese graduation and entrance ceremonies are held in March and April, respectively, and cherry blossoms symbolize the season of parting and […]
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 […]
Japanese so sweets fruit Daifuku.
There are not many things sold only in Japan nowadays. But! I think this product is only available in Japan. In Japan, there is a traditional sweet rice cake called Daifuku. Daifuku is made by stretching a thin layer of rice cake and filling it with sweet bean paste. This traditional rice cake has evolved […]
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 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 […]
This looks delicious! Hakodate hotel with the best breakfast in Japan.
Hokkaido is a region of delicious seafood. It takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes by plane from Tokyo. Located in the north of Japan, it is the prefecture with the largest land area in Japan. In Tokyo, the ingredients can only be found in high-end sushi restaurants, but in Hokkaido, they can be found […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Super delicious! Top 10 really good Tonkatsu shops in Tokyo.
What is the best side dish to go with rice in your opinion? I would answer, “Tonkatsu”. If you have never had Tonkatsu, then you are missing out on half the joy of living. Tonkatsu is a simple dish of deep-fried pork, but it is incredibly delicious. Tonkatsu meat is juicy, tender, and has a […]
Traditional Japanese sport that combines horsemanship and archery, Yabusame.
Yabusame (horseback archery on horseback) is a traditional Japanese martial art that has been passed down through the ages, and is a Shinto ritual in which people make a wish. Yabusame has been passed down from the Heian period (794-1185) to the present, and is now so popular that it is practiced not only in […]
IREX 2022 – Japan’s largest robot exhibition | The latest robots and incredible gadgets!
When you hear the word “robot,” what shape do you imagine? Most people probably imagine a humanoid robot. There are various types of robots, and the most common type in operation in the world is the industrial robot. Japan ranks second in the world with 354,878 industrial robots in operation, mostly in automobile factories. In […]
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 […]
An old coffee shop in Shinjuku and a cat.
This store is not based on the concept of cats. It is just a store with cats. Can you understand the difference? It is not fashionable, nor is it particularly beautiful. But for some reason, it is a cafe that makes you feel relaxed. Even though the café is located in the middle of Shinjuku […]
A 93-year-old former cab driver takes the wheel again at the games.
My 93 year old grandfather enjoys playing car games. On this day, he was presented with a new game handle. In fact, this steering wheel was a gift from Logitech, a company that provides digital devices. A Logitech employee saw a video of him playing a car game, and after some internal discussion, they decided […]
WEST EXPRESS Ginga” is a sleeper train that will make you feel the richest.
Why don’t you enjoy Osaka-Shimonoseki on the “WEST EXPRESS Ginga”, the sleeping car train that will make you feel the richest? I’m sure you’ll have great memories! WEST EXPRESS Ginga(Japanese) WEST EXPRESS Ginga(English) WEST EXPRESS Ginga(English) WEST EXPRESS Ginga(Google search/English) WEST EXPRESS Ginga(Google search/Japanese) […]
A high school student who is a master of the game “Taiko drum master(Taiko-no-Tatsujin)”.
He’s a master of the arcade game “Taiko no Tatsujin!” As you can see in the video, he is fast and accurate. To the untrained eye, it makes no sense how he can hit a given spot so quickly and so accurately… He also holds a Guinness record of 1241 single strokes per minute. There […]