This book is a picture book in EDO period. Many GEISHA GIRLS and SAMURAIS appear.   This is JAPAN Style!   You should follow me on Twitter HERE. If…

There are a lot of dialects spoken in Japan. Although it’s a small island, the mountains separate people and different dialects became independent in the long history of Japan.

  You know what many 20’s to 30’s Japanese women are into??   Brad Pitt?  Hello Kitty?  Mmm…not quite right!   The answer is Buddha!!   Actually, they are into…

  This is a Japanese SHIGARAKI-yaki (Shigaraki ware) Wall Clock. Shigaraki ware is pottery and stoneware. It’s made in Kouka area in [W:Shiga Prefecture]. Shigaraki ware is famous for raccoon…

  BLUE ROSE is no more imaginary flower in fantasy stories!!   Early this month, Japanese liquor company, SUNTORY released the first blue rose in the world. In the past…

In the past few years, the trend in Japanese music industry has been changing. In the 90’s, Western pop music sold more than Japanese pop music; however, the sales reversed,…

  This is a unique strap looking just like the genuine item which modeled Japanese [W:Tempura] (lobster).   Made in JAPAN!   This is JAPAN Style!   You should follow…

  A mental commitment robot PARO was made to heal and comfort people at hospitals, nursing homes and day care centers. The study of this mental commitment robot has started…

In shinkansen trains, there are usually payphones, restrooms and vending machines. A mobile cafeteria that sells bento boxes, drinks, snacks, specialties of the departure city is also available. Most shinkansen…

  This is a Japanese KUTANI-yaki serving dish (plate) set. Kutani ware is made in Kanazawa area in Ishikawa Prefecture. Smooth porcelain with colorful designs. The colorfulness is the most…

    In Japan, there are over 300 pedestrian crossings which allow pedestrians to cross an intersection in every direction at the same time. The most famous one that you…