In Japan, you can see such a decoration like the picture above everywhere on the street at the end of December and beginning of January. It is called “KADO-MATSU” (門松), which means “pine tree at the door” when translated word…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Winter is here, but the weather is so nice! This is the building next to our office, and I love seeing this beautiful reflection on the way to work! It makes me happy and somehow gives me positivity and energy!…
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 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…
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…
