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Osaka: The best “FIREWORKS FESTIVAL” in summer
Fireworks festivals held a lot every summer in Japan other than celebrating new year alike western countries. Why so? Because we have a Buddhist festival called “Obon” in Japan in summer to honor the spirit of our ancestors. We originally set off fireworks to mourn the dead. Back to edo… -
Osaka: Panoramic view “UMEDA SKY BUILDING”
Umeda Sky building was introduced as one of TOP 20 BUILDINGS AROUND THE WORLD (A Dorling Kindersley Book) with Taj mahal of India and Colosseum of Italy. It made the building very famous globally, it’s been attracting tourists especially foreigners. In the result, 75 percent of 1.5 million total visitors… -
Osaka: The old-world beauty of downtown “HOZENJI YOKOCHO”
Hozenji Yokocho is located in the busiest spot of Osaka, Namba (near the famous neon billboard), the history of the area dates back to Edo period (1603-1868). Hozenji Yokocho is named after, the Jodo (Pure Land) sect., Hozen ji(temple). About 60 of small food shops, cafes and restaurants are lined… -
Getting Used to “JAPANESE MEALTIME COURTESY”
Is there a specific phrase you use when start eating or finishing meals in your country? In Japan, there are two major mealtime expressions which people use on an everyday basis: “itadakimasu (いただきます)” and “gochiso-samadeshita (ご馳走さまでした).” Normally, we join our hands when expressing these words. “Itadakimasu” is a phrase we use… -
Reaching Back to 8th Century “JAPAN’S VERY FIRST COINAGE”
Anyone who took a history class in Japan would be familiar with the term “Wado Kaichin (和同開珎).” It’s the name of Japan’s oldest circulated coin which was produced during the 700s. This copper coin was inconvenient in several ways for citizens back then where barter system was common, so it… -
Find Your “FUJI,” Like No Other
Mt. Fuji with snowcap taken from the Lake Shojin, one of the five lakes located at the base Due to its prominence and sacredness, Mt. Fuji has long been a subject of mountain worship. Among numerous theories trying to find out where its’ name come from, one says it originates from a word… -
Encounter with vivid wall art paintings around “HARAJUKU”
Harajuku/Omotesando is an area with a great source of unique wall art paintings. You can find many teenagers and tourists taking selfies in front of them as you walk around the streets. Wall art at the entrance of a variety shop “Awesome Store Harajuku” If you are looking for a… -
Japan’s Summer Essentials: “KAKIGOORI” (Shaved Ice)
As Japan’s unbearable hot and humid summer approaches, people would have common desire to eat “kakigoori (Shaved Ice)” to beat the heat. Although some may commit themselves to prepare homemade style ones topped with their favorite syrup, still many are eager to queue up for popular kakigoori places for hours… -
Bizarre culture: “GACHA-GACHA” (toy capsule)
Gacha-Gacha (toy capsule), also called gachapon or gashapon, is loved by Japanese kids to adults. Originally the machine came from America in 60s and had spread all over Japan in 70s. It costs approx 100-500 JPY per time, depends on the machine, and contains more molding detail. Many gacha-gacha item… -
Bizarre culture: “UNIQUE HOTELS”
1. Stay at Japanese school (Chiba) Yasuda elementary school, the closed school, is renovated and reused as accommodation. You can sleep in class room and enjoy your lunch like school meals. 2. Robots welcome you at the hotel (Several locations) Henn na Hotel is operated with various advanced technologies. Dinosaur…
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