?????#206Kyoto city bus #206 runs from Kitaoji Bus Terminal (Subway Kitaoji Station) to Kyoto Station and then back to Karasuma Kitaoji and Kitaoji Bus Terminal. The #206 bus runs in a loop in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions....
???? ?? Yuta Takahata is a 23-year-old Japanese actor who has appeared already in a couple of movies (L [2016] and Okaasan no Ki [2015], albeit in very minor roles) and several TV dramas and TV movies. He is becoming a well-known face on TV, and...
??? ?????Nihonmachi Dining Mall, Sukhumvit 26, BangkokBangkok\'s Sukhumvit 26 district has one of the Thai capital\'s most well-known oases of Japaneseness, the Nihonmachi mall.Entrance sign, Nihonmachi, Sukhumvit 26, Bangkok, ThailandNihonmachi...
Hyakunin Isshu, Poem 19Naniwagatamijikaki ashi nofushi no ma moawade kono yo osugushiteyo to ya????????????????????????????Are you telling meto go through this lifewithout meeting even as briefas the space between jointson the reeds at Naniwa...
From chicken teriyaki to yakitori to chicken katsu, here are our best Japanese chicken recipes?approved by kids and adults alike. With so many delicious options, you\'re sure to find something you\'ll want to make for dinner tonight.
READ: 20...
Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans out there, this is definitely interesting for you, so keep reading!
I’m sure that some of you have heard of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture (map). After all it houses one of the most beautiful Japanese castles. It was also...
When a sushi chef meets a flamethrower, it creates the hottest street food restaurant in Osaka!
There\'s a chef who has been cooking by flamethrower for over 25 years and the food ? is gourmet quality delicious!
In this episode, I travel to...
???? NiecheWharf Cafe Nieche just a couple of minutes from Taiji Station is a friendly and economical guest house in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture.The rooms are fairly basic, but comfortable tatami and futon squares and there is very little noise at...
Join us by cooking up delicious recipes inspired by Netflix\'s newest Japanese drama - The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House!
READ: All the Recipes in Netflix’s The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
Thick chewy noodles served in soy sauce based dashi broth, this simple Udon Noodle Soup is called Kake Udon in Tokyo and Su Udon in Osaka.
READ: Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) ?????
Located in the northern part of Kyoto, Mt. Kurama is known for its spirituality and its breathtaking natural beauty. The temple Kurama-dera has a history from the year 770, and each season shows visitors a different face. Whether you take the cable...
In Japan, "Shichifukujin" are the seven gods (kami) who are said to bring wealth and long life. The group of these seven lucky gods consists of Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Jurojin and Hotei. This includes gods and sages...
????????Just a few minutes? walk from Osaka\'s Umeda district, one of the entertainment and shopping beating hearts of Osaka, leads you to the Doyama district. Packed with gay bars, clubs, and other venues galore, there?s something for every...
??Once upon a time in 17th century Japan, a courtesan gifted with both intelligence and beauty, lived in the Old Capital. Her name was Yoshino Dayuu (or Yoshino Tayu). The 18th-century writer, Saikaku Ihara called her the most exceptional Japanese...
Among Japan?s best destination is Kyoto. It is not secret that Kyoto is the best and one of the amazing destination in Japan that offers amazing experience and memorable memories with modern and traditional value of Japan. Even so, how could you...
??????????? - ??????The Baitul Ahad Mosque in the western suburbs of Nagoya is said to be the largest mosque in Japan.The mosque, which belongs to the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, opened in 2015, in what was once a game center.The Baitul Ahad Mosque,...
There are many activities to do at Tokyo Skytree Town, you can go to the top of world’s tallest tower, try one of many delicious restaurants, or check out the cool and unique Japanese products in the shops.
As we continue our Tokyo Travel...
As surprising as it may seem, Narita Airport (NRT) — Tokyo’s main international gateway — is not close to Tokyo at all. So getting from Narita Airport to Tokyo is a bit of a trek.
In fact, this Tokyo airport is so rural and remote that on...
Done with winter" Get ready for the 2024 cherry blossom season with this year’s up-to-date Japan cherry blossom forecast.
Japan 2024 cherry blossom forecast. Last updated: February 15, 2024.
The Japanese archipelago runs on a roughly southwest...
The Art Tower Mito (ATM) in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture is a multi-media arts center and performance space incorporating a concert hall, theater and art gallery.Art Tower Mito opened in 1990 and can be seen from all over Mito thanks to the 100...
Where can you find the best hanami spots in Kyoto"Here are my five favorite cherry blossom locations:[The canal in Okazaki Park]1. Okazaki Park,Ă‚Â Keage Incline and Tetsugaku no MichiThis is my favorite walk because of the great variety of scenery,...
????The story of the 47 Ronin is one of the defining tales of Japanese history, combining as it does so many seemingly quintessential Japanese traits and behavior patterns: suicide, loyalty (bushido), honor, patience, deception and vengeance among...
?????????? ?????????????????Entrance to Garcon Cerkle gay bar in Namba, Osaka.When most locals and visitors in the know think of gay Osaka, Doyama comes to mind. Doyama is an area adjunct to one of the region\'s uber destinations, Umeda, in the...
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???????The best hiking in Kansai is found in the mountains in southern Nara Prefecture. History, culture, and tremendous vistas draw hikers from around Japan.The highest peak is Mt. Hyakkogatake, which is 1915 meters (6,215 feet) above sea...
This warm Panettone Bread Pudding is super easy to assemble and taste heavenly! Let it soak up the holiday spiced custard and bake till nicely puffed up and golden. There is no perfect holiday dessert than this!Â
READ: Panettone Bread Pudding
?????The Yamate Museum in the Bluff/Yamate district of Yokohama is now part of the Yamate Jubankan restaurant and is the only remaining Western-style, wooden residence to survive the devastating 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.The Yamate Museum, which...
?????Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of attending the LGBT-friendly Oriijin Magazine Launch Party in Tokyo. Oriijin is, as the name of the event suggests, a brand new magazine that is being marketed as "LGBT-friendly," i.e., targeted at LGBT...
Hyakunin Isshu, Poem 25na ni shi owabaOsakayama nosanekazurahito ni shiraredekuru yoshi mo gana ????????????????????????????If its name is true,"come sleep vine" of "Meeting Slope Hill,"isn\'t there some waywithout anyone knowingthat it can...
???????Tokyo\'s taxis changed how they charge their fares yesterday. The old fare of 730 yen for the first 2 km, followed by ÂĄ90 per 280 meters has been replaced by a new (and more difficult to calculate) fare of ÂĄ410 for the first 1.052 km...
???????Kyoto Prefectural Library is located in the Okazaki museum district of Kyoto opposite the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art and on the same (west) side as Miyako Messe and the National Museum of Modern Art.Kyoto Prefectural Library has over 1...
Despite ranking as the happiest prefecture in Japan, Fukui remains off the radar of most international visitors. It’s often overlooked in favor of nearby hotspots like Kanazawa and Kyoto, which is a real shame. Hiding misty castles, mysterious...
Known for its milky-sweet taste and pillowy softness, Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan)Â is possibly the best version of soft white bread!
READ: Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) ???
If you want to take in some mountain scenery in Kyoto, the Eizan Electric Railway is your best choice. Eizan trains run from Demachiyanagi Station (Keihan Line) to the northern parts of Kyoto. The line splits at the sixth station, so be careful when...
Japan is one of the best destinations for vacation. There are many people from other countries that visit Japan on their holidays. Japan is not only known for its beautiful nature but also for its interesting culture as well. One of the best moments...
Tsukune Hot Pot, or Tori Dango Nabe, is a Japanese hot pot recipe where ginger-flavored chicken meatballs are simmered in a dashi-based broth along with a healthy mix of tofu, vegetables, and mushrooms. Cooked at the table in a donabe clay pot,...
Don’t let the similarity to Speed Racer’s Mammoth Car fool you, Japan’s Seven Stars luxury train in Kyushu is very friendly.
The Nanatsuboshi (which means “seven stars” in Japanese) is a new high end extravagant luxury train built by the...
Don’t miss a single petal this spring: here is the latest 2024 Tokyo cherry blossom season forecast.
Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures should be all blossomed-up by the end of March in 2024 (with the exception of Nagano and Ch?shi, which are...
Kinki is “rockfish” in English and nitsuke means boiled fish (or vegetables) in soy sauce. Winter is the best season for rockfish, and nitsuke is the most popular way to eat it. This picture is from yesterday’s dinner. The kinki is...
??????Sun Set Cafe, gay bar in Nagoya.Oh no! You?re looking for a gay night out on the town in Nagoya and (gasp!) you can?t figure out what to do! There?s good news and bad news: The bad news is that there is almost nothing to speak of in the way of...
Take yourself to a magical winter wonderland up in the cold north of Japan. The annual Sapporo Snow Festival promises a bonanza of whimsical snow and ice sculptures — including life-sized buildings, and recreations of palaces, castles, and famous...
If you love food, culture, and immersive travel experiences, it?s no surprise you?re thinking about a honeymoon in Japan.
As one of the world?s most appealing and fascinating countries, over the last several years Japan has become an...
???Stones are the most important feature of a Japanese garden. If the ground is the "flesh" of a Japanese garden, then the stones are its "bones". Garden stones fall into three main categories: "named" stones, unimportant "unnamed" stones,...
Tokyo is unlike anywhere else you?ve ever seen. And it?s even better when you have your girls with you! This place was made for girlfriend getaways, and it is an adventure that you will truly never forget.
Ready for the ultimate escapade" Here...
The company JR West currently offers the Kansai Thru Pass, which gives unlimited access to JR trains in the Kansai region for 1, 2, 3, 4 consecutive days. With it, you will be able to get in Japan iconic cities such as Kyoto, the ancient capital,...
In operation for over 100 years, and now in their 4th generation, Takehei Shoten is known by many as Japan\'s bamboo specialist.Within their cavernous warehouse, they stock about 100 different kinds of specialty bamboo, ranging from the standard...
One of the must-see sights of Japan is the floating shrine and torii gate of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima). Beyond the inlet, Miyajima is a great place to escape with plenty of things to do, including forest trails, more shrines and...
Business Hotel Awa Ikeda is located high on a bluff overlooking the Yoshino River in Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku.Awa Ikeda is the administrative center of Miyoshi City which covers a wide, mostly remote, area that includes the scenic Oboke Gorge...
Classic Japanese nimono dish cooked with chicken, shitake mushrooms, lotus root, konnyaku, taro, and burdock root in a savory dashi stock.
READ: Chikuzenni (Nishime) – Simmered Chicken and Vegetables ???
Barely two days into our Kyoto stay, we were on the road again, heading back to Tokyo. Over there, we would spend the night and catch the flight back to Singapore the following morning. It’s funny how time flies when you’re having fun! I wish I...
Hiroshima (? ?) in the Chugoku region is notorious for being the city where the atomic bomb dropped on August 6, 1945, the first of which were launched against Japanese targets.And precisely the Peace Park, an area where the bomb fell in 1945, is...
The Pig & Whistle pub on Sanjo is something of a Kyoto institution among foreigners in the city and will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this December.The Pig hasn\'t changed that much in its 30 years of service, the dart boards are still...
?????????????????Japan is littered with burial mounds. In my Kyoto neighborhood, a local park that is perhaps 2-3 acres and deeply wooded, was once home to the remains of local aristocrats. Dogs and children to this day enjoy running up and down the...
When pureed soybeans are filtered in the production of soy milk, the resulting pulp is called okara. This side dish is also called “unohana” but “okara” is more common. The okara is great for your health, especially for women....
One of the top cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, this tree called SHIDARE ZAKURA at Asuwa Shrine in central Fukui city is spectacular! It\'s over 370 years old and 12m high, 26m wide. The shrine itself has history going back 1500 years. Just...
Gala Yuzawa — a popular ski resort in Niigata Prefecture — is one of the easiest and most affordable snowboarding day trips from Tokyo. Here’s everything you need to know to go.
Basic info
Gala Yuzawa’s 2023?2024 season: December 16,...
Located in the tallest building in the city, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo offers guests an understated and luxurious environment high above the hustle and bustle of Roppongi’s trendy Tokyo Midtown complex.
I recently had the pleasure of a relaxing one...
????Murayama Zosu: Making the finest vinegar products for more than 250 yearsKyoto vinegars are popularly known as kyozu, and among the several locally produced brands, Murayama Zosu\'s Chidorisu has an especially high reputation. Its unique...
Originated in Sichuan, Twice Cooked Pork became one of the most popular Chinese dishes in Japan. The Japanese version has bell peppers, and it?s less spicy. However, it?s still very flavorful and super easy to make at home!
READ: Twice Cooked...
????Jorenge-in Temple, virtually next door to Raigo-in Temple, in the pretty hill village of Ohara, north east of Kyoto, is like Sanzen-in, and the other temples in Ohara, a Tendai sect temple of Japanese Buddhism.Jorenge-in is also a shukubo,...
??????The Furukawa-cho arcade (shotengai) is right at exit 1 of Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Line of the Kyoto subway.The arcade itself dates from 1963 but the shopping street goes back to the Edo Period and earlier, serving pilgrims on their...
The model is talking about booking her latest gig, modeling WordPress underwear in the brand latest Perfectly Fit campaign, which was shot by Lachian Bailey. It was such a surreal moment cried she admitted.
The main thing that you have to remember...
Tokyo events for Monday, February 5 to Sunday, February 11, 2024.
The weekend before Valentine’s Day is a long one (Monday, February 12 is a holiday!), so spend it wisely at any one of these Tokyo events — including expos dedicated to anime...
????Ankake is a type of thick, sticky Chinese sauce used in noodle dishes that has been adapted to produce Ankake spaghetti, a signature dish of the Nagoya area.The spaghetti is pan-fried and topped with onions, green peppers and wiener sausages....
The Swordsmith:Masataka Futsuno
Born 1976.10.5
2000?studies under Ryuhei Kawachi
2005?Permission to make swords, creates under the name of Chikamaro Futsuno
2012?Starts under the name of Masataka Futsuno
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Hi Bumblebeemum,
I read your blog and it was very helpful for us to plan our itinerary. We (4 adults) are going to Hokkaido in May for 10 days self drive trip (except Sapporo / Otaru area where we will take public transport) to catch the cherry...
Kibune is only around thirty minutes from Kyoto City, but it feels like worlds away. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle to experience a bit of tranquility and calm, take the Eizan train north. Filled to the brim with wildlife and seasonal...
???Asahi-yu in the Yanaka (Yanesen) district of Tokyo is one of Tokyo\'s last few traditional public baths or sento.The Yanaka area was home to a number of sento but they have been closing over the years or converted into other uses such as SCAI...
The model is talking about booking her latest gig, modeling WordPress underwear in the brand latest Perfectly Fit campaign, which was shot by Lachian Bailey. It was such a surreal moment cried she admitted.
The main thing that you have to remember...
???????Yodobashi Camera is one of Japan\'s biggest electronics and home appliance retail chains.The Apple store in Yodobashi AkibaThere are 24 branches of Yodabashi Camera, about half of them in the greater Tokyo area, and the rest in big...
After visiting the Dobuita street we walked to the seaside. The water was clear and sarushima could be seen in the horizon ?? (?:monkey, ?:island)… Monkey Island!
We ended up entering a park dedicated to Mikasa, a battleship that was used in the...
If you\'re not one for fancy hotels and don\'t mind sharing facilities, a hostel or guesthouse might be right up your alley. Today we\'ll introduce 5 budget accommodations in Osaka for travellers and backpackers who want to save on yen....
???Asahido is one of the most famous of Kyoto\'s Kiyomizu yaki pottery stores, and had been a landmark for generations of visitors to Kiyomizu Temple since its establishment in 1870.From everyday tableware to one-of-a-kind tea ceremony bowls by...
This Japanese-style wafu pasta with shrimp and asparagus is seasoned with soy sauce and flavorful dashi broth. You can make it in less than 30 minutes and it?s also gluten free!
Spring is in the air! Â Say goodbye to hot pot and stews, and...
When one thinks of items representative of Japan the list inevitably includes kimono, sushi and bullet trains but one shouldn’t overlook the beauty of Japanese woodblock prints or ukiyo-e. The word ukiyo refers to the world of common people and...
???????????Wellness Park in Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture is a sports and leisure center adjacent to Tsukuba "Clean Center" - a euphemism for the city\'s incinerator.Power from the plant provides energy to heat the swimming pool and onsen in...
My friend Matthew Baxter, who writes at his blog Supercheapjapan has just published his first book. Congratulations! I’ve read the book and I love it, he does what I can’t do when it comes to travel writing: he explains all the details and...
?? ??Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934) was a poet and Nihonga painter, originally from Setouchi in Okayama Prefecture.Completely self taught, Takehisa did not attend art school and considered himself a craftsman first and an artist second.Takehisa drew...
Well? I have visited Japan fourteen times now. Not meant as bragging, but as an indicator of how much I like the country. My Japanese blogger acquaintance who lives in Fukuoka says I should receive a medal from the Japanese Bureau of Tourism. ...
Walking around Yokosuka we found a restaurant where they have two different hamburgers on their menu: the Trump burger and the Obama burger. The Trump burger has 700 gr of meat, two slices of bacon and egg. The Obama one has 450 gr and gorgonzola...
My husband and I went to London to watch the coronation of Charles III and Camilla and the procession on the 6th of May and I’m so pleased we had time to see the Kumihimo Japanese silk braiding exhibition by Domyo at Japan House London on the same...
In Japan, spring means cherry blossoms. But where do you go for the best sakura experience" Look no further, here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan (outside of Tokyo).
If you’d rather stay in the Tokyo area, check out our mega...
Kyushu is a southern island bubbling with hot springs, volcanic ranges, stunning nature and delicious food. Our first stop in our little trek across the northern part of this warm and friendly island is Fukuoka, the largest city in Kyushu and a...
The full scale replica of Gundam is quite a sight and one that can only be seen in person until the end of this month in Tokyo’s modern Odaiba area.
Gundam is quite an impressive sight towering over surrounding trees and appearing to be larger...
???gobo-gobo, niko-niko, dara-dara, kira-kira, batchiri, shibu-shibu - the list goes on. All these are what are called gitaigo, or onomatopoeia, in Japanese. Gitaigo are visceral, vivid, essential to the Japanese language, lying right at its heart,...
??Mizuhiki (binding twine or paper cord decorations) were first developed and used in Kyoto in the Heian period (794-1185). They were originally used as a kind of hair decoration for members of the imperial family and court. Later in the Muromachi...
Yakiniku sizzling on a table top barbecue.
The Meat Lovers Guide To Japan
You want to go to Japan, perhaps for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But you have one major worry; You don’t like fish. You are a meat eater and you’ve been one your...
This is a fast and simple recipe for the delicious Japanese korokke – a croquette made of meat and vegetables. They’re great for lunch boxes, as part of bigger dishes such as Japanese curry, and are great for kids – they taste delicious so...
One of the first things that surprised me when I arrived to Japan was how much of the daily life inside houses happens laying down on the floor. Once you get used to it is nice because you can sit down wherever you want. The fact of not depending on...
???????The Anjo City Tanabata Festival took place from August 4-6 in Anjo,Ă‚Â Aichi Prefecture.Ă‚Â Joel Hadley Jr was in attendance for what was the 64th time the festival has been held. He kindly sent us these great photos and video.The Tanabata or...
??? The word kaneru in Japanese is a particularly tricky one for learners because, firstly, it has two very different meanings, and, secondly, with one of those meanings it is usually used in the negative, but with what in English we would call a...
