??? ?????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...

???? ?? 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...

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...

?????#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....

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...

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

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...

????????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...

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) ?????

??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...

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...

???? 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...

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...

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...

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...

??????????? - ??????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,...

?????????? ?????????????????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...

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!  READ: Panettone Bread Pudding

???????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...

????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...

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 ??Special Thanks ????-????????????-...

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...

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,...

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 ???

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Thomas Hoadley, born in North Adams, Massachusetts, and raised in New Hampshire, graduated from Amherst College in 1971 with a BA in studio arts. After a brief foray into architecture and extensive European travel, he settled in southern Vermont...

?????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...

Check Out this AI video for my books at Cherry Blossom Stories! The post AI Video for my Books at Cherry Blossom Stories appeared first on Renae Lucas-Hall.

????Daiko Onsen is a rare community sento in Nagoya, located in the working class neighborhood of Daiko, near Nagoya Dome, on the north side of Nagoya Dome-mae Yada Station on the Meijo Line of the city subway.Small family-run sento have largely...

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...

Known for its milky-sweet taste and pillowy softness, Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) is possibly the best version of soft white bread! READ: Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) ???

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...

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...

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, Keage Incline and Tetsugaku no MichiThis is my favorite walk because of the great variety of scenery,...

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...

How do you make one of the most beautiful places in Japan even more stunning" Add cherry blossoms. Here are all the best places in Kyoto to see them. According to the 2024 cherry blossom forecast, the blossoms in Kyoto are expected to start from...

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,...

Mixed Sando is a classic set of Japanese milk bread sandwiches filled with tuna salad, egg salad, and ham and cheese with lettuce. READ: Japanese Sandwich – Mixed Sando ???????

Segala bentuk transaksi di zaman sekarang sudah tentu dilakukan bisa dengan jarak jauh, pun tentu hal ini dikarenakan teknologi semakin canggih. Dan memang kebutuhan manusia sendiri yang diharuskan seperti demikian. Pun hal tersebut berdampak...

?????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...

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...

Hakuba Village was the main venue when Nagano hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics. If that isn’t testament to the quality of its slopes, we don’t know what is. The village is part of the greater Hakuba Valley, where you can find 11 ski resorts...

There’s no shortage of events this December in Japan! Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon, and enjoy the illuminations in Kyoto and Osaka before you ring in the New Year. We have compiled a varied list of events all over Japan, so no...

It’s sakura season, so pack a picnic and park yourself under the falling petals. Read on for a list of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo. We’ve divided our picks into the most popular parks and gardens, and some quieter...

eSIMs are perfect for traveling. Worrying about SIM trays or losing microscopic SIMs between the sofa cushions is finally a thing of the past! What’s more, the Japan eSIM market has exploded, with a wide range of offerings from both domestic and...

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...

The journey from Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto is quick and easy on the T?kaid? Shinkansen — but it’s also expensive, and you miss a lot along the way. An alternative is to take a slower, meandering route via Nagano, Kanazawa, and the Japan Sea coast...

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...

???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...

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...

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?????????????????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...

????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...

This easy Japanese-style Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with shiitake mushrooms and bacon makes a great quick addition to your meal as a side or main dish! READ: Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry ??????

Snow, fire, and even plum blossoms mean there’s plenty to see this month in Japan. The festivals are a pick-and-mix of purification rituals, seasonal celebrations, and playful family events. February is a month filled with winter wonderlands and...

Osaka has enough neon to be seen from space (nearly), but around Christmas and New Year, the city’s winter illuminations steal the show. Nothing says Christmas in Japan like some impressive winter illuminations. Osaka pushes the boat out for the...

Spring is coming, and we have a great list of events — from traditional fire festivals to the much-anticipated cherry blossom parties. There’s also Hinamatsuri and St. Patrick’s Day this month, as well as the last of the early-blooming...

As Japan’s kitchen, Osaka makes the perfect place for a hanami picnic. With spring in the air, here are the best spots to enjoy cherry blossoms in Osaka. According to the 2024 cherry blossom forecast, the blossoms in Osaka are expected to appear...

After graduating from Monash University with a major in Japanese language and culture, my enduring fascination with Japan has led me to numerous personal and professional engagements in Tokyo, Melbourne, and the UK. Two decades ago, upon returning...

Impressed to meet famous creators! This time we visited a famous Japanese figure production company, Eldora Models! They produce figures of famous anime characters that you have seen before, and we talked to Mr. Oikawa, the creator and CEO, in...

??????Chayagasaka Park in Chikusa-ku in Nagoya is a large, quiet, green space with ponds and woods between Chayagasaka and Jiyugaoka stations on the Meijo Line of the Nagoya subway.The park is divided into two by a road but a foot bridge links the...

March marks the official start of spring, and the quietest corners of Japan are waking from winter hibernation for cherry blossom festivals and fiery celebrations. Wherever you are in the country, there will be something exciting to see! For events...

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...

For most travelers visiting Japan, a high-end sushi meal is on their culinary bucket list. It?s no surprise?eating sushi in Japan is on an entirely different level from anywhere else! The cult documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi made the rarefied...

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....

See another side of Japan with these easy day trips from Tokyo. From walking in the shadow of Mt. Fuji to gazing at extravagant temples and shrines, there are many interesting things to do and places to visit around Tokyo. If you’re looking for...

Get ready for our all-time favorite spring day trips from Tokyo. Spring is the best time to travel in Japan — fight us if you like, but you know deep down that it?s true. The millions of flowers, the warm weather, the pure joy of cherry blossoms...

If you?re considering a trip to Japan during one of the country?s peak travel seasons, be aware that things can get crowded. After swaths of springtime sakura bloom across the country, domestic travel spikes during holidays like Golden Week and...

???????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...

?? ???I went through the Kojimachi and Hirakawacho area of Tokyo today, on the western edge of the Imperial Palace, near the Hanzomon Gate and Hanzomon Station. The following are a few casual snaps I took.Demae, KojimachiDemae (??) is what...

(English language with Japanese subtitles. Music arrangement by Prisca Molotsi)June 3rd?5th | Nagoya City Performing Arts Center, Shin SakaeThis summer, prepare for an explosion of magic, music and mayhem as Nameless Theatre brings Shakespeare?s...

??The country town of Uji is just a few kilometers from the southeastern part of Kyoto. Besides being a famous place for its temples, river-side scenery and quaint countryside homes and estates, Uji is the tea capital of Japan. Since Chinese tea...

So here\'s the thing: I should be in Japan right now. In early August I booked a reservation with ANA Airlines, but unfortunately, a few days later something unexpected happened. And "I didn\'t want to say nothin\'" until now: my...

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...

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...

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 early April in 2024 (with the exception of Nagano, which is blooming into...

It took just 6 months for 20 000 labourers to build the stone base and walls of Nagoya Castle’s main tower, led by the legendary samurai Kat? Kiyomasa ??? ??? in the early 1600s. Kiyomasa was a leader of men, having fought in the Seven-Year War as...

Cherry blossoms look great against a blue sky, but don’t let nightfall stop you. Japan has a long tradition of appreciating the blossoms when the sun goes down. There is even a word for it — yozakura. Several of Tokyo’s best cherry blossom...