This is a Japanese Nanbu Iron necklace (pendant) of the horseshoe with a basic reddish finish. Each one is wholeheartedly painted by a craftsman.By wearing this accessory, you might…

Being introduced Western culture, many Japanese households do the “Santa ritual”. Since Christmas is right around the corner, parents are now starting to prepare for the ritual.     I…

Last month, I wrote about how complicated Tokyo’s subway lines are.  In Tokyo actually, not only subway lines but also underground pedestrian promenades are well developed. Today, let me introduce…

  Do you know karakuri dolls? They are Japanese automata invented during the 17th century to 19th century. For example, the picture above is a tea serving mechanical doll, which…

The words ‘all you can eat’ are fancy words, aren’t they? I also like the words, ‘all-you-can-drink beer’ ^_^ For example, in Japan, sometimes you find ‘all-you-can-put potatoes in a…

Today’s story-teller is writer Reiko Morota. The story is about her memory from her childhood. It was just before she started elementary school. She saw chicks for sale when she…

Many Japanese people love kimchi, spicy Korean pickles. We don’t make it at home like Korean people do, but many people are particular about the flavor. So there is a…

There are many kinds of regional specialty sodas in Japan. Local specialty soda pop is produced by small companies and sold only in certain towns or areas. And the appearance…

Japanese people love coin banks! You can find all kinds of them here, even 100,000 yen (US$1,200) banks. This coin bank has unique feature that you can experience virtual romance…

I have found interesting pictures again from a Japanese blog I often read. It is a picture of a garbage truck in Japan.     It is a garbage truck…

  This is a Japanese traditional door curtain “NOREN”. NOREN are hanged from ceilings of entrances or doorways to divide a space. In Japan, NOREN are used in stores as…