[Photoblog] Yosakoi Dance

She’s dancing Yosakoi originated in Kochi. Dancing on the lighted stage must feel good! The photo was taken at Onpara Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)  …

How to Make Japanese Mom’s Dish “Nikujaga”

Nikujaga is a Japanese classic home dish of meat and potato stewed in sweetened soy sauce. “Nikujaga” literally means “meat and potato.” Often served with onion, carrots and snap peas,…

[Photoblog] Doraemon Embraceable Doll

Found a big Doraemon Dakko-chan (embraceable doll), Miki released the shutter in spite of herself. At Onpara Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN…

Blackboard Live Action Stop Motion Animations by High School Students

The videos below were made by high school students for their school festival. These cute and fun stop motion animations got a lot of positive comments by viewers and became…

[Japan after Quake] Headline Round-up : Aug 1-7

  This is a weekly headline round-up of the posts titled [Japan after Quake] on our Facebook page.   [Aug. 1] Ishinomaki, which saw heavy losses on 3.11, has fireworks…

Japanese Horror Movies that You Don’t Want to Watch Alone

In Japan, horror story is considered to be one of the summer things as it gives us a chill. It is common to enjoy the chill by visiting a haunted…

Sounds Odd but Tastes Great! ICE CREAM RAMEN

Miso, soy sauce, salt, pork, spicy, curry…there are various kinds of ramen soup in Japan, but the ramen house that serves ICE CREAM RAMEN is probably only Kikuya in Adachi…

[Photoblog] Admiring the Moon

The moon was floating beautifully above the Ukimido, a hexagon hall in the Nara Park. It means “Floating Moon Hall.” Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

Upcoming Cosplay Events 2011 : August

From this time on, we would like to periodically share information about upcoming cosplay events in Japan. I’m afraid that we will not be able to cover all events (there…

Unexpected Google Logos

  Google often shows special logos on holidays, famous people’s birthdays, and major events. Every single logo is very unique and well conceived. But one day a blogger, Mr. A,…

[Photoblog] Onpara Festival Firework Display

Watching Onpara Festival Firework Display through a torii gate at Omiwa Shrine. Beautiful! (This is a composite of two photos.)Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is…

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