Did it pop out from a children’s book? Is this a fairy-tale land? The answer is no. It is a waste treatment plant, where it has an incineration and…

Today’s story-teller is writer Kasumi Asakura. Asakura won the modern rookie writer of the year 6 years ago. She says that she still remembers about the award ceremony. The ceremony…

  This is a Japanese traditional ornament. This Kagami Mochi (rice cake) usually consists of two round mochi. This product for New Year decoration and fake food (Don’t eat ^^)….

  Happy New Year 2011!! Are you having a good new year so far? 2011 is year of the rabbit. Let’s watch adorable rabbits and be happy!   “Twin Rabbits…

Today is the last day of the year 2010. How did 2010 treat you? For me, it was just like the saying: “Time and tide stay for no man.” 2010…

Have you ever seen huge bells like this?   A typical bell seen at Japanese Buddhist temples.   In Japan, each temple has a large bell, and we customarily ring…

  “There is a beautiful beautiful goddess in the toilet…” A Japanese singer song writer, Kana Uemura’s latest single, “Toire no kamisama (God of Toilet)” has met a lot of…

Sushi and ramen might be some kind of Japanese fast food in your country as well. Certain number of people must be eating Japanese instant noodles at home nowadays. So,…

  Various music games are found at Japanese game arcades but one of the hottest music games now is “jubeat knit” by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan. On the 4 x…

Today’s story-teller is Tokyo TV’s female announcer Miho Ohashi. She read a book written by a social entrepreneur. Her story is about the book. The book is: “Leaving Microsoft to…

“Time flies like an arrow.” Only a few days left for this year. Before we close up 2010, let’s check the most appreciated manga books of the year!    …