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.…
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…
Have you ever heard of Setsubun before? It’s an old Japanese holiday that is celebrated between February 2-4 (this year it’s Feb 2!). The date was traditionally the day before the first day of spring, but that is on the…
How are you starting your New Years? Me? I randomly walked in a shop the other day, and found a nice pottery collection! I love this shop! Not only does it have classic pottery, but Japanese unique designed plates! Here…
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 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…
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.…
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 Japan is a beautiful spot to enjoy nature not far from Tokyo.
Did you see Kelly’s post about Autumn in Japan? The weather is the best to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities, but be mindful of Typhoons. As long as there isn’t a typhoon blowing through, you have so many things to…