For the Japanese people, the Year-end and New Year times are some of the most important in the year (together with Obon in August). There are plenty of traditional activities and customs to appreciate the ending of the year and welcoming the new year. Recently these traditions are not always […]
Today, I would like to introduce the Aomori Museum of Art, opened in 2006. It exhibits works by Aomori-related artists such as Yoshitomo Nara, Shiko Munakata, and Toru Narita. The museum itself is an attraction, not only for its exhibits, but also for the attention to detail in its architecture […]
Women’s professional golf is now more popular than men’s tournaments, but it is the prize queen that every female professional wants to win at least once. Due to the influence of Covid-19, the 2020 and 2021 seasons were integrated, and although it was a long-running season that no one had […]
Teppanyaki litterally means “grilled on a hot plate”and when speaking of “Teppanyaki”, Japanese people can think of any dish that is cooked on a teppan (iron plate), including Okonomiyaki (Japanese style pizza / pancake) and Yakisoba (Fried noodle). Teppanyaki can also be found on izakaya (pub) menus, and okonomiyaki restaurants […]
TOYAMA Kirari, is a complex facility located in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, opened in August 2015. It houses Toyama City Public Library Main Building, the Toyama Glass Art Museum, a museum shop, a cafe and a bank. The entire building complex is the work of Kengo Kuma, a world-famous architect, […]
On the foothills of the mountain, North-west of Kyoto, is a city called Takagamine. In ancient days, it was one of the centers of arts and culture, and the home of reputed artist, Honami Koetsu. ROKU KYOTO was born from such an environment, with beautiful nature and cultural history. ROKU’s […]
Recently, the security environment surrounding Japan has reached a major turning point due to the rise of China, etc., but the current “Japan-US Security Treaty”, which is the pillar of that security, was signed in January 1960. Last year we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the conclusion.At that time, the […]
As of October 2020, there is a total of twelve Steam Locomotive Trains still in activity in Japan and today, I experienced the nearest route from Tokyo: the Steam Locomotive Train Mooka running trhough Ibaragi & Tochigi Prefectures! Steam Locomotive Train Mooka It takes around 90 minutes from Tokyo, to […]