When thinking of Japanese high arts such as ukiyo-e, haiku, and bonsai, Kabuki is probably one of the first things...[ Click to read more ]
As you may have already noticed, summers in Tokyo can be pretty sweltering. The heat brings with it many questions,...[ Click to read more ]
Now that the rainy season or “tsuyu” is nearly behind us, we can finally look forward to Summer. Perhaps, looking...[ Click to read more ]
July 23 is Unagi no hi, or Unagi day! Unagi, or barbecued freshwater eel, is readily available all over Japan....[ Click to read more ]
From May to September, the world's best cyclists will be putting themselves to the test, competing for the maglia rosa,...[ Click to read more ]
From Elsa to Cinderella to Snow White, princesses are held in extremely high regard in Japanese culture. But it isn't...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese often talk about the majesty of their four seasons (conveniently forgetting the fifth, the rainy season). Still, if you...[ Click to read more ]
Kiso Three Rivers Park in Ichinomiya was an old favorite of mine when I lived in Konan City. I am...[ Click to read more ]
It is Sunday, and your schedule book is wide open... what to do? Lucky you live in Kobe, and there...[ Click to read more ]
The yukata is a garment similar to a kimono worn in summer, particularly at matsuri (festivals). It is so popular...[ Click to read more ]