This hair style characterizes the history of Japan and is commonly seen in Japanese historical plays. It is so familiar that I have never felt strange but, come to…

It is getting slightly cooler as autumn approaches to Japan (but still hot…!).  Some may feel relieved as the hottest season is almost over, but some may feel sad as…

Today’s news is about the incorporated NPO, “Hitokoto Net”, a supporting group for small and medium-sized enterprises, which has now set up a new business only for the NEET and…

There are several big cities in Japan, and Tokyo is the largest one among all big cities in Japan.  Sometimes moving up to Tokyo may require a bit of courage…

This is a lighting-up event held at Sanryobo Necropolis historic park of Tsuge, Nara.Last year, the organiser expressed his dream to have a firework here, and here he comes!  There…

  With the ongoing minor tremors, it is reported that Japanese islands have already shown signs of becoming seismic active. It is also said that another huge earthquake will hit…

Ramen is one of the most well covered subjects on our website, and I assume the number of ramen fan is still increasing.  Despite worldwide passion and heat for ramen,…

Father and children, who joined the event as volunteers.The father was probably explaining about the burial mounds to his children? ^_^ Sanryobo necropolis consists of 3 burial mounds; keyhole-shaped burial…

On 1st September it was announced that the world famous great master, Mr. Hayao Miyazaki, will enter retirement. It was during the press conference for his latest work, the Wind…

The pains of being Japanese business men can be long overtime hours and no flexible holiday planning.  But I guess putting on tie and suits in summer must be on…

A variety of music were performed on a stage (the bottom right of the picture); some are played by Taisho-goto and brass band; there was also African music.Taken in Ryoto-e…