Turn your name into art
Have you planned this year’s September holidays? Monday the 17th and 24th are the national holidays this year, so it would be the best timing to take a short trip. This page introduces Sasayama, Toyooka and Kinosaki city for outdoor activity lovers. If you are more of a gourmet food kind of person, check another …
Let’s say “kanpai” and make a toast with your own Japanese Masu, the wooden sake cup! Isn’t it a perfect way to start your next party and the great photo op with your friends and family? Even the same ol’ sake taste completely different. Your sake drinking experience would never be the same. Share a Masu square …
Even if you are leaning Nihongo, some signs and kanjis are too difficult to read. Only some of the restaurants and shops have English signs and menus, but not all translation services are easy to use. Anyway, it is absolutely helpful to learn some Nihongo related to foods, especially when traveling. How many words do …
If you’re searching for summer activities, Biwako Lake in Shiga pref. offers fun and unique things to do. Marine play, cruising and outdoor play… which do you want to try most? Index O’PAL – Marine plays at the lake The Michigan – Cruising at the lake Biwako Valley – Outdoor play by the lake What …
Which Japanese noodle recipes do you like the best? Ramen, soba or udon? How about somen noodle? Maybe the summer Japanese food doesn’t look so exciting, but we highly recommend “Nagashi Somen”! It’s a fun way to eat somen, particularly Japanese style. The rule of Nagashi Somen is very easy – just grab somen noodles …
Isn’t learning Japanese calligraphy in Japan very exciting? Here are 3 calligraphy classes in Osaka and Kobe where you can learn this beautiful art form. If you are interested in writing kanji in a traditional way, now is the time to try it! Bokurei Calligraphy School (睦麗書道教室) Location: Kobe Lesson: Ink brush and/or pen Schedule: …
Maybe you’ve noticed you need various types of Nihongo short responses for Japanese conversations. In fact, one survey shows Japanese speakers use short responses two times more than English speakers in a conversation. So, mastering these 5 short responses makes you become a smooth conversationalist even in Japanese. Surprise your friends with a little bit …
Did you enjoy Gion Festival last month? Eventful Kyoto summer is not over yet. Come check out the famous bonfire festival and summer lights! Summer Lights 1. Kodaiji Temple Schedule: August 1st to 18th, 2018 Open: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fee: 600 yen Official HP: http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html 2. Kifune Shrine Schedule: July 1st to August …
Today, we introduce “Tea shop Kanbayashi” (お茶のかんばやし) in Uji, Kyoto. This shop has a 400-year-history from its establishment and sold the highest quality green teas for us. Uji is one of the most popular green tea area in Japan. Enjoy the authentic green tea experience here! Tea ceremony at Tea shop Kanbayashi You’ll get all …
Most products are not so exciting even if they have tradition or history. They are mass-produced products, after all! This is how your “made in Japan” product becomes much more fun. Mine has my name! When a product shows your name in kanji, it looks much more special, doesn’t it? The chouchin lantern shop “Hara-koushu” …