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Mt. Fuji - Yamanashi
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Stone Buddhist image - Anywhere
God of Cereals - Anywhere
Mt. Fuji - Yamanashi
Itsukushima Shrine - Hiroshima
Stone Buddhist image - Anywhere
God of Cereals - Anywhere
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Christmas Cake
Christmas Cake

Christmas Cake

Japan has many holidays unique to Japan. Not only that, but there are many western holidays that are celebrated here but in ways that are also unique to Japan. Christmas is a popular holiday, but mainly for dating. It is…

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Yokan
Yokan

Yokan

Hope all is well! Today I wanted to share with you, one of my Autumn specialties that I look forward to eating in the Autumn season. It is called “Yokan”! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%8Dkan When I first heard it is a dessert made…

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Japanese Snacks
Japanese Snacks

Japanese Snacks

Are you a snacker? In Japan there are so many snack options to choose from! From salty to sweet to seasonal, healthy to not so healthy – there is something for everyone. The snacks here are usually packaged individually so…

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The illumination season in Japan
The illumination season in Japan

The illumination season in Japan

Here in Japan, winter is known as the illumination season. Every year when Christmas is coming, you can see illuminations everywhere, not only in the famous spots and shopping malls, but also along the roads and in the normal business…

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Ginkgo Leaves
Ginkgo Leaves

Ginkgo Leaves

Hope all is well!  Winter is just around the corner, but before we move on, my Autumn blog season finale!! I didn’t know and it was so hard for me to pronounce at first, “Gingko” leaves!! In Japanese it is…

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Japanese Bullet Trains
Japanese Bullet Trains

Japanese Bullet Trains

Japanese bullet trains or shinkansen are well known around the world for their safety, speed and convenience. There are high speed railways in other parts of Asia as well as Europe, but nothing compares to the Japanese bullet trains. I…

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Japanese Street Cats
Japanese Street Cats

Japanese Street Cats

In Japan it is common to see cats in the streets. These cats don’t usually belong to anyone, but in a way they are everyone’s cat. It seems that someone in the neighborhood is feeding them and leaving water for…

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Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves

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…

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Phones in Japan
Phones in Japan

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…

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