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…

Anime broadcasting seasons have 4 periods throughout the year in Japan, and they are called spring anime, summer anime and so on, named after the season they start. Read More…

When we speak of Iwate Prefecture of Japan, people mainly envision food items from the area such as Wanko Soba noodles and Morioka Reimen cold noodles. Read More…

Jomon Sugi, a Cryptomeria tree on Yakushima is something every Japanese wishes to see at least once with his or her own eyes. This time I am delivering a Read More…

Love Live is a project name which was jointly planned by a production company, publisher and music company. In this anime, schoolgirls form a music group Read More…

“Shaun the Sheep” is a short anime produced by Aardman Animations of England. Shaun is a young male sheep in the sheep ranch and a leader full of Read More…

Japan is surrounded by the sea on all sides. One of the pleasures of sightseeing is to enjoy the taste of fresh seafood dishes, and yet another is to look at views of Read More…

When you ascend Kitanozaka towards the mountain side from Kobe Sannomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, you come to an area called “Kitano Ijinkangai Read More…

The first Nara Ootateyama Matsuri

Speaking of Nara in the winter, we imagine pure white frost covering the lawn of Nara Park, white breath of deer Read More…

Illumination is one of representative winter events in Japan. Illuminations are displayed everywhere in Japan, and their characteristic vary depending on Read More…