SDG’s have really started to get attention in Japan recently and in April 2021, Itochu Corporation opened the ITOCHU SDG’s STUDIO as a transmission base about SDG’s activities. Part of that, is a shop called Ethical Conbini (convenience store) – to provide a venue to get involved in SDG’s through […]
One of the main purposes to visit Japan is to enjoy Japanese Food – this is the result of survey done by visitors to Japan. Especially after Washoku (Japanese Food) was on the Representative list of the intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2013, it became more popular […]
Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka is located among the five lakes of Fuji, one of the most famous resort areas in Japan and boasting views of the majestic Mt. Fuji. After strolling around Lake Kawaguchi, I moved to Lake Yamanaka and spent a relaxing time at the hotel. The Fuji […]
Arashiyama district, on the west side of Kyoto city, is surrounded by beautiful nature, mountain and river. Because of its beauty and sophisticated atmosphere, Arashiyama was popular area for Nobles from the Heian Era to build their holiday houses. This is the reason why Arashiyama is often featured in old […]
It seems that the world-famous animation “JOJO’s Bizarre Adventure”, the first of which was published in 1986, has reached its 35th anniversary this year. In addition to the long-term serialization of magazines, the book series has exceeded 100 volumes, and the cumulative circulation worldwide has exceeded 120 million copies, making […]
Have you heard of Monja-yaki?If yes, have you tried it?Today, you will enjoy the world of Monja! Tsukishima Monja Street Monja-yaki is known as a local food in downtown Tokyo – around 1955, Monja restaurants began sprouting up in an area called Tsukishima and now there is Tsukishima Monja Street […]
【Unbelievably Personal】 This is how the service of Kimpton Hotel is described. The first Kimpton Hotel opened in Japan in October 2020 and is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. It’s a 17 stories building exclusively used for the hotel – which is pretty unusual in Tokyo, because of the land cost! […]
Only 5 minutes away by car from Houtou Fudou Higashikoiji, there is a toy museum on the lake side where you can feel nostalgic – this is the Kitahara Museum. In this post, I will introduce you the museum that both adults and children can enjoy. Kawaguchiko Kitahara Museum Happy […]
“House of Light” was created by James Turrell in 2000 for the first Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale. You can visit to appreciate the art works at this house built in traditional Japanese style, but since this is also an accommodation facility, visit time is limited from 11:30 to 15:00. There is […]
Do you know Japanese capsule toy? Japanese people often call it “Gacha-Gacha” or “GachaPon”. It’s usually installed at shopping malls and supermarkets, so you may have seen before if you’ve been to Japan! These are toys that my daughter (2-year-old) has gotten by gacha. She loves “Anpanman”, the most popular […]