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,…
Cooked Fish Dishes
March seems so complicated in Japan. Some days are super warm like June, and then it’s suddenly freezing like January! I hope you are all healthy and safe, wherever you are!! In Japan, I feel that many restaurants tend to…
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…
Setsubun
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…
Japanese Pottery – 1
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…
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…