Today marks the 8th year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. At 2:46 PM, the Japanese people stand up wherever they are and offer silent prayers for the victims of the natural disaster. It’s the time the …
What a joy and privilege to teach a 7-dan female karate instructor, who co-owns with her 8-dan master karate instructor-husband around 20 “dojo” (schools) in West Tokyo! I actually learned a lot about this OIJ (Original in Japan) sport in our classes for more …
In the early 1990s, I lived in the Ward area of Tokyo where “sumo” wrestlers were a common site for me. On the train platform, even I closed my eyes, I knew the sumo wrestlers were coming because of the sound of …
Have you ever been to a Japanese garden? Its beauty is in its simplicity and serenity. Blessed to live near the Showa Memorial Park where at least 2 areas are focused on the Japanese Garden and Bonsai Garden. The arrangements …
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The other day it’s on the news the male graduates who used “geta” (traditional Japanese single-tooth sandals) and “hakama” (formal local costume) for their graduation ceremony. It’s very impressive for me as I expect the female locals would wear this …
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Toast to the new Japanese emperor! Here’s a golden-dusted bun with wagyu beef costing ¥100,000! Wait! Prince Naruhito’s ascension will still be on May 1 but starting April 1, you can order this giant hamburger at a high-class Tokyo Hotel …
When I blogged about my residence city last month, I featured a “soba” (noodle) restaurant in my neighborhood. It’s indeed an authentic OIJ delicacy. Check the site below to know more about the healthy and inexpensive “soba.” Looking for freshly-made buckwheat noodles for lunch or …