Japanese House Doesn’t Last Long?

Today’s topic is about houses, which may be the biggest shopping in a life time for the most of people.   In Japan, there are many old temples and shrines…

[Photoblog] Naramachi-Town

  Shoto-in of Gango-ji temple. Miki, the photographer passed by the site before, but it seems it was the first actual visit for her.  She was attracted by its very…

[Japan after Quake] Headline Round-up : Dec.19 -25

  This is a weekly headline round-up of the posts titled [Japan after Quake] on our Facebook page.   [Dec.19] A closer look at Japan’s tsunami disaster. http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20111219/NEWS/112190330/A-closer-look-Japan-s-tsunami-disaster?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CNews Tokyo International University…

[Photoblog] A Cute Guest

  When sumo wrestlers were gathering for photos, a cute guest appeared as a representative of Nara ~♪♪ Taken is sumo wrestling tournament dedicated to the god of the shrine…

Japan’s Finer Points

  Travel website AB-ROAD reports a 10% increase in the number of inquiries about overseas travel for this coming year-end and new year. People, after traveling abroad, sometimes rediscover their own…

[Photoblog] Goen no Noh

  According to Miki, the photographer, Otabishosai held in dedication to the god of the shrine on the 17th was difficult to have a close look, but there was less…

Year-End Giveaway Campaign Part 2!

  Happy Christmas to everyone!  How is your Christmas this year?? Unfortunately (or as usual), I must be working now (>_<) Anyway, to show my gratitude toward my dear readers…

[Photoblog] Winter Flower

  On the way back from On-matsuri festival, Miki, the photographer took a walk around Naramachi town for the first time in years.  It seems it was cold on the…

Spothon; Fun and Sporty iPhone App

  Do you like watching sports:)? Many sports lovers want to visit stadiums and feel the sense of unity with other fans. Unfortunately, for various reasons, it is difficult to…

[Photoblog] Tsunemasa

  Miki, the photographer thought occasional sunshine did give a dramatic impact to this noh play, and she was actually attracted by Tsunemasa, the main male character of the play…

Style in Common: Ukiyo-e and TOYOTA TV Commercial?

  Look at this image attached above. At a glance, the man looks normal. However, he is actually a clever arrangement of eighteen people (*_*)! Every single person is making…

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