Starbucks Coffee is well-known all around the world – people either love it or hate it but you can’t deny it’s popular. In Japan Starbucks is very popular. In my area alone, there are 4 Starbucks in a 20 minute…
What’s Kanto and Kansai?
If you have been living in Japan for a while, you should hear the word “Kanto” and “Kansai” when people talking about the region. Have you ever wonder where are they? And what are the characters of and the differences…
Can’t wait to see the Cherry Blossom Forecast!
Japan is famous for cherry blossoms but did you know that you can even see the cherry blossom forecast in the weather news in Japan? As shown in this picture below, we can see areas on the map showing the…
Street Art
I feel like Japanese culture is well known for being creative and artistic. Japanese people seem to be well regarded in the art world – fashion, design, etc. I actually have no idea if Japan is known for having street…
Is there Chinese New Year in Japan?
Last week, many Asian countries had their Chinese New Year holidays. Have you ever wondered why as an Asian country, Japan doesn’t celebrate this festival? Actually, before the Meiji Restoration, Japan has been celebrating the Chinese New Year every year.…
Ginza underground
I hope everyone is staying safe at home! Currently around Tokyo, we are still banned to stay inside and at home, by the state of emergency. So this is a throwback, when we did not have the banning to go…
Sushi!
Hi there, it’s me Sathi!! Not Sushi!! I think most people know that “Sushi” is one of the most famous dishes in Japan! It is my favorite, and yes, it sounds like my name!! There are many kinds of Sushi;…
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…
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…
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…