This adorable creature is a Twitter reading robot, Twimal. It was released by a Japanese toy company, Takara Tomy on March 31, 2011. Twimal plugs into a pc via…

Zunda-mochi is a traditional dessert of Northeast Japan. It is mochi covered with zunda, which is sweet edamame (green soybeans) paste. Mochi is sticky and chewy rice cake made of…

Goshiki Tsubaki (five color camellias) of Byakugouji Temple is one of the three main camellias of Nara. Pink, white, pink and white camellias bloom from one camellia tree. Copyright(C) Miki…

After the disaster, a photographer wondered to himself; “What can I do for the disaster relief?” The answer was not easy. He kept asking himself again and again. He thought…

As you see, this is lip balm.   Lip balm is of course not only for women but also for men. However, men sometimes have a difficult time when they…

At Nara Park. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

  Walking can be repetitive and boring but “game pedometers” motive us and help preventing metabolic syndrome. In Japan, there are various pedometers with game features. For example, Pokewalker is…

Miki took this picture at Yahashira Shrine in Kamifukawa cho, Nara. The traditional dramatic performance, “Daimokutate”, is designated as UNESCO Intangible Heritage. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

Since it’s almost two weeks to the Children’s Day on May 5, some households have already decorated koinobori, carp streamers, in their yards and balconies. Traditionally, households with children decorate…

Hokkiji Temple (National Treasure and World Heritage). The oldest three-storied pagoda existing in Japan. It was constructed in Asuka period (592-710). Horyuji Temple is located nearby. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s…

“Kanda Shokudo” is an old diner established fifty years ago in Akihabara, an electric town of Tokyo. The diner has served large portions since the time when the most of…