Local specialty food always catches people’s attention in Japan, and nowadays, you can see many types of local specialty food event and exhibition around the country.  And I read an…

    The fountain pen “Namiki” decorated with “Makie” “Hagoita” (Toy-“Hagoita”, Japanese traditional badminton-like game) FN-5M-HAG The luxurious fountain pen “Namiki” was made in the year 1930 in co-operation with…

Ogre was running so fast toward audience of the event.He’s got a kind of charming face though Lol.Taken is Shuni-e, Oni-oi event at Yakushiji-temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)  …

Now, GW holiday is over here in Japan, and people are gradually recovering from holiday mode.  I assume some of you are about to start thinking of holiday this time…

    “Chirimen” is soft, fine crepe, which the Japanese have loved as kimono materials for 300 years since the Edo period. Chirimen sundries, which made of such crepe cloth, are…

Look at this gorgeous sakura almost covering the entire hall!Taken at Senshoji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

    Good combination of traditional Japanese patterns and synthetic leather. iPad case with identical patterns maybe available, depending on patterns. Can be used for Phone4/4s and iPhone5.    …

It has been said that Cherry blossom at Himuro Shrine always blooms first in the city of Nara, but blossoming was a lot earlier than usual this year, so Miki,…

Before I found an article about drive-through service in Japan, burger was only one thing I can come up with associated with the service, but it seems nowadays Starbucks also…

They are pre-school kids and elementary school pupils playing together. Miki, the photographer found this scene peaceful.Taken at Taima-dera Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

  This is a tortoise shell brooch made by Yabuki Oboe, a Japanese tortoise shell artisan. The brooch in the shape of squirrel is really adorable. Mr. Yabuki has been…