Hi, there! It has started to become cooler and cooler now.. Winter is almost here! Before we move into the cold season, let me share the beau—tiful scenery in Japan! Autumn is actually my favorite season of the year! I…
Phones in Japan
No matter where you are in the world, these days everyone has a smart phone or at least mobile phone. When I first came to Japan I was staying here for a few months over the summer (in 2003). At…
COVID – “Thermo”
Hi, this is Sathi! The leaves are starting to change colors – Autumn leaves, so beautiful!! I guess this is something not just in Japan, but because of COVID many offices are setting different types of thermometers for COVID symptoms…
Mt. Takao
Mt. Takao is probably the closest mountain to Tokyo. It’s easy to get to by train or car and the train station is right at the base of the mountain. There are various hiking trails from beginner to more advanced…
IC card – “Welcome Suica”
Hi, this is Sathi! It is starting to get chilly here in Tokyo, hope you are all keeping warm!! In Japan, many payments are still by cash. Of course we have credit cards, and are gradually shifting to online payments.…
A Renovated Space Under a Railway
Okachimachi is an area next to the famous Ueno Station, with some old traditional department stores and street shops. Recently it has a new shopping mall and movie theater and is now popular in both younger and elder people. I…
Hakone
Hakone Japan is a beautiful spot to enjoy nature not far from Tokyo.