Kid’s sumo tournament is held annually on September 15 at Mihashira Shrine in Kashiwate-cho, Kashihara city.Children between 1 year-old and late elementary grades took 3 bouts each. The older kids…

Today, I would like to introduce a Japanese teahouse. The most interesting feature of this teahouse is that this is the perfect re-creation of a national treasure and built entirely…

  This is a Japanese manga “Doraemon” mug cup. Ideal item for a birthday gift, etc.   Made in JAPAN!   This is JAPAN Style! If the eBay link is…

Today’s story-teller is Shigehiko Toyama, a professor emeritus at Ochanomizu University. Firstly, Toyama says, “When I read Kan Kikuchi* writing, I was impressed with him saying: ‘I write nothing, even…

Miki took this picture at Junkei Festival held at Tsutsuijo Castle in Yamatokoriyama city.The female ninja is holding a throwing star in her hand.  Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

  Love Plus is a dating simulation game for Nintendo DS. Since its release in September 2009, it became immediately popular and sold 50,000 in the first week, which is…

  This is a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth called “furoshiki.” Furoshiki have been used in Japan through the ages. They are used mainly for wrapping gifts, but you can also…

  West Japan Railway Company had a test-run of the new type railroad car for Sanyo Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train line) “Mizuho” and “Sakura,” and 200 passengers who were chosen…

This picture of water hyacinths was taken at Motoyakushiji Temple Ruins (in Nara). Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)

Let me tell you about stamps today. This is a blog post from my favorite entertainment site.   This blogger enjoys adding extra pictures on envelopes when he sends letters….

  This is a Japanese novel “Kiki’s Delivery Service” lap robe. It is the basis of the Studio Ghibli anime film (“Majo no Takkyūbin“). Ideal item for a birthday gift,…