
Battleship Island in Nagasaki, a World Heritage Site and Location of “Attack on Titan”
“Attack on Titan” is now a big hit anime in the world. The anime was adopted for a live-action movie, and this Gunkanjima island (aka. Battleship Island) in Nagasaki Read More…

Travel in Kyushu: Enjoy Nature at Sengan-en, a Gorgeous Japanese Garden in Kagoshima
Have many of you already been to major cities in Japan such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto?
I would recommend Kyushu region for such people, as it has many sightseeing spots, Read More…

Tastes Great! 4 Classic Cold Noodle Dishes for Hot Summer in Japan
What we feel like eating during hot summer is cold refreshing dishes after all, right?
This time I will introduce 4 noodle dishes uniquely Japanese and perfect for the hot summer. Read More…

Nikujaga & Oyakodon: Super Easy Japanese Recipes Everyone Can Cook
Today I would like to introduce recipes for Nikujaga and Oyakodon, representative Japanese dishes. They can be prepared with easily obtainable ingredients and Read More…

Better than Asakusa? Look at Shibamata, a Realistic Japanese Downtown in Old Days
This time I am introducing Shibamata in Tokyo, not a widely known spot that preserves downtown streets in old days.
Tokyo still has many quaint downtowns Read More…

A Walk Through Yanesen! Tour a Nostalgic Downtown Tokyo
Tokyo is a city where the new and the old coexist.
This time I am reporting on Yanesen, one of the old downtown areas, where I had a leisurely stroll Read More…

How to Hanami! Introduction to Cherry Blossom Viewing
Sakura cherry blossom is decidedly one of the symbols of Japan. Thus the “hanami” experience or cherry blossom viewing may be already on your to-do list in Japan. Read More…

Which One Do You Like? 5 Tea Brands You Can Buy at Convenience Stores in Japan
Are you surprised at finding so many kinds of tea offered in the beverage section of convenience stores in Japan?
This time I will introduce Read More…

Gunma Travel: Harunako Illumination Festa, Onsen Hot Spring, Shrine & Nature
Illumination is one of representative winter events in Japan. Illuminations are displayed everywhere in Japan, and their characteristic vary depending on Read More…

Classic Anime & Manga “Black Jack”: Masterpiece Medical Manga by Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka is one of the leading mangaka comic artists in Japan who has produced “Tetsuwan Atomu (Astro Boy)”. He has actually studied medicine at college. Read More…