Away Notice: Winter Vacation 2011/12
Hello. I just wanted to let you know quickly that I’ll be gone for winter vacation. I’m sorry that (...)
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We all know it, in a few days it’s Christmas! Yes, even here in Japan! But to be honest, (...)
As we’re approaching the end of the year, it’s time to stock up on items for the new year (...)
Since yesterday I’m the proud owner of a Japanese driver’s license! Despite being in Japan for almost 4 years (...)
I’m pretty sure that everybody who has ever been to Osaka knows about the popular district called Dotonbori. It’s (...)
Autumn Colors in Japan – 2011 (Part 2)
Autumn seems to be over now. Actually we had our first snow today (初雪: hatsuyuki = first snow). I (...)
Akabeko (赤べこ) is a traditional toy from the Aizu region in Fukushima Prefecture. The toy is made from two (...)
I visited Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto right after going to Momoyama Castle. Actually this was not my first (...)
Have you ever heard of Japanese taiko drums? Literally translated taiko (太鼓) means “great (big/fat) drum”. Nowadays taiko performances (...)
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