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…
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…
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…
Spring is all around, and I hope everyone is feeling the positive and nice air around!! This was back in Autumn, but I was walking past a Soba noodle restaurant the other day, and was wondering what this was. I…
It is officially spring! Spring in Tokyo is a nice season. Flowers and trees are in bloom and there are many warmer days after a long winter. I think spring also comes with lots of rainy, cloudy days and it…
Spring has arrived! The weather has been perfect and warm recently. It is the season for flowers blooming, and plants at my house are growing super fast! Though, for some of us it may be a tough season – hay…
“Bento” is used in English, which goes to show that Japanese bento culture is famous around the world. It is not only a convenient lunch on the go. There are many different types of bentos in Japan and they are…
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…
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…
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…