[Photoblog] Matabee Cherry Tree

This cherry tree is more than 300 years old. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

How to Shiatsu Massage for Stiff Shoulder

Have you ever got shiatsu massage? It is a Japanese traditional hand acupressure technique that helps to release tension and promote physical and mental relaxation. The word shiatsu means “finger…

From the Japanese Kitchen: Yakitori

  As you may know yakitori is Japanese style skewered chicken, and literary means “yaki = grilled” and “tori = chicken”. In many countries, you can find a variety of…

[Photoblog] Ishibutai Burial Mound

It has been in the same place in the same shape for 1,400 years. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

No More Teapots! Tea Strainer for Plastic Bottles “Chattea”

  “Chattea” a tea strainer for plastic bottles has been very popular since it was released in October 2010. The idea “making tea without using teapot” grabbed not only general…

[Photoblog] The Bell Tower in Todaiji Temple

The bell tower in Todaiji Temple was found in 752. Visitors can ring the bell from midnight of the New Year (joya no kane). Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

How to Distinguish between Real and Fake Maiko (Geisha)

  On the streets of the historical towns in Kyoto, beautifully dressed geisha are often seen. Geisha are professional hostesses who entertain customers with conversation and performing arts. As you…

National Flag Cakes

“I wanna make national flag sweets like the ice cream that I ate in Switzerland!” One day, a blogger made up his mind.   This is the ice cream he…

[Photoblog] Afternoon Sunlight

The bell tower in Todaiji Temple with a decoration of the roof of the Colossal Hall of the Great Buddha. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

All Kinds of Hello Kitty Found in Japan

Nothing easier than finding Hello Kitty in Japan. As one of the most popular characters in Japan, the adorable kitty girl is designed on any product you can think of!…

[Photoblog] Jewelry Box!?

Nigatsudo of Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

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