[Photoblog] Traditional Japanese House with Heart-Shaped Window

The former Kawamoto mansion used to be a red-light establishment.  For this reason, the building has such fancy windows.  Taken at Yamatokoriyama city. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

Falconer Cafe in Mitaka (Three Falcons) City

  “Takaho Chaya” is a very unique cafe located in Mitaka city, Tokyo. Takasho means “falconer” in Japanese, and “chaya” is cafe. You can browse and purchase falcons and other…

[Photoblog] A Deer in a Temple

  A deer was seeing off prayers and people on the way home from torch ceremony Lol Taken is Neko-zaka at Todaiji temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

Even Ultraman Can Eat? 90 Second Instant Noodle

When we say instant cup noodle, we normally imagine one which can be ready in 3 minutes after pouring hot water into the cup; however, it seems there are new…

[Photoblog] Plum Flowers of Yakushiji Temple

  It seems this building and plum flowers made Miki, the photographer think of China^^  Taken is Garan of Genjosanzo-in at Yakushiji temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

[Japan after Quake] Headline Round-up : March 12-18

  This is a weekly headline round-up of the posts titled [Japan after Quake] on our Facebook page.   [Mar. 12]  Cyndi Lauper urges support for Japan. http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20120313/LIVING/203130302/Cyndi-Lauper-urges-support-Japan Cyndi Lauper…

Images of Japanese Female Tourists

  Decades ago, people had negative concepts of female tourists from Japan; “Too much brand product shopping”, “lack of experience with traveling overseas.”  These were the attitudes. Currently over 10,000,000…

[Photoblog] Preparation of Meal at a Temple

  After the event with torches, Miki, the photographer saw steam piping out from a furnace, and found a man who is busy preparing meal. Taken at Yuya of Nigatsudo…

Best Excuse for Being Late in Japan?

Some people may have an impression that Japanese people are strict on time.  But yes, it may be true as we are generally taught to act 10 minutes earlier than…

[Photoblog] Spring Has Come!?

  Taken at Yakushiji Temple, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

The Style of Japanese Housewives

  According to an online survey for 2,200 housewives (1000 from Japan, 300 each from America, England, Sweden, China) by P&G Japan, the average daily housework time is as follows;…

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