In Japan, the daycare/ childcare for small children is called hoikuen. These schools are for children either 0-3 or 0-6 years old. Most of them are either managed by the government or affiliated with the government. They get a lot…
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
It is still April, but yesterday the temperature was like July in the daytime, and at night it was like November! I hope everyone is keeping up with the ups and downs of the weather!! As we are still banned,…
Lunch Sets
You get the best deals on lunch in Japan! Many restaurants serve the same food for lunch and dinner but offer a much better deal during lunch. You can have a great meal for around $10 including tax! In Japan…
Shibuya drive
How are you all enjoying the warm spring weather? Seems like the Ultraviolet rays are strongest in spring, so beware!! Recently, as it is still banned to travel in Tokyo, I have started to rent cars and go for a…
Entrance ceremony in Nippon Budōkan
If you are familiar with J-POP, you must have heard about Nippon Budōkan, as a concert venue. Or if you are interested in western music, you may know that here is the venue that Beatles had their first concert in…
More Sakura
Just when you think the sakura posts are done… here’s one more! I can’t help but share about the different kinds of sakura. These special types of sakura trees bloom later than the rest so when the season seems over,…
Women Only…
Yesterday, the temperature was like summer, and then suddenly today it was like winter!! I hope you are all well and keeping up with the weather!! In Japan, we have medical checkups once a year. So, I was at the…
The cat boom in Japan
Do you know that since the 2010s, Japan is having a big cat boom? Cat-related content, such as a cat stationary and many products have a cat motif. It has contributed to the economy a lot, especially to the travel…
Spring in Japan
Of course we can’t get enough of the sakura (cherry blossoms) in Japan during spring, but there are many flowers blooming all around us this season, not just sakura. Sorry to say that I don’t know many of the names…