Meaning of My Treat
Which sides are you on? Treat or being treated? When it comes to a date, I think more than half…
Join Nebuta Matsuri Festival in Tokyo
Source : Nakanobu Skip Road Nakanobu Shopping Street Nebuta Festival or Nebuta Matsuri that is held in summer is very…
What is a Tanuki?
Source : Ebisu Journal Tanuki means raccoon dog in English. It lives all over Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa Prefecture….
Definition of Wabi Sabi
Even to Japanese, it is difficult to explain the definite meaning of Wabi Sabi. I am not an exception, either….
The 8th World Bonsai Convention, Saitama City in 2017 Summary
To my surprise, I could enjoy beautiful Bonsai and Karesansui or traditional rock garden even in front of Saitama-Shintoshin station….
Cat island Aoshima and Tashirojima
There are some cat islands in Japan. Literally, many cats live in these islands. As long as I know the…
Cherry Blossom Festivals Tokyo 2017
First Sakura or cherry blossom unfolded its bud and came into blossom on 21 March in Tokyo this year 2017….
Cherry Blossom Season Arrived in Tokyo
Cherry blossom or Sakura season came. Now is just the season as first cherry blossom bloomed on 21th March in…
What does Yokai mean?
Have you ever heard of Yokai or Youkai? I think it became popular in recent years. Why? I explain all…
Setsubun and Bean Throwing Festivals in Tokyo
Setsubun is the season to throw soybeans at the person who plays a role of demon. I remember the person…