For events of an old small shrine, toya, a designated household plays a coordinating role.  And here is the toya family～♪  Miki, the photographer thought dad looks slightly nervous…

  Today, I would like to share the result of an interesting survey. The question is, “who is the most favorable anime/manga character you want to have a date with…

  Miki, the photographer: “Hope I didn’t disturb them～～(*´∀`*)”. Taken at Hase-dera Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

  This rain making ritual has been handed down from the Edo period.  In recent years, it has been taken place on an irregular basis; however, was revived with its…

With Christmas just around the corner, how are you getting along?? Today, I’d like to introduce an article about energy saving illuminations in Japan.   It is usually the time…

  This is a weekly headline round-up of the posts titled [Japan after Quake] on our Facebook page.   [Dec. 5] Sole surviving pine tree and symbol of Japan’s post-tsunami hope…

  According to Miki, the photographer, it was amazing 10 minutes and she thought as if she had been drawn into a different world☆　　 Since it was an unscheduled visit,…

  In Hokkaido (Japan’s northernmost island) we have a local dish called “chan chan yaki”. It’s a Hokkaido fisherman’s hot pot full of fish (usually salmon, sometimes trout) and vegetables….

  Making ceramics looks fun. Many people list it as their hobby. However, it might be difficult to enjoy working with ceramics at home, especially in the style using an…

  It is believed to be the largest Ginkgo tree in Nara prefecture ☆ Taken in Susanoo Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!…

Zoni is an essential food for Japanese new year.  But more importantly, you wouldn’t be happy to start new year without osechi ryori, the nicely boxed traditional new year food….