Buddhist Monk Boom

  ‘Buddhist monk’ has recently become a trending keyword in Japan. ‘Buddhist monk’ sounds very traditional, so how come it’s causing a stir in the modern era?  One reason is…

[Photoblog] Children’s Parade

This little boy in front probably found his father?His mother looked a little bit worried as he was waving to the father all the way Lol Miki, the photographer found these…

Is Your Girlfriend OK? Potential Wicked Witch Check List

Today’s article may change your general image on Japanese women, but I would like to introduce an article, which explain about scary type of women in Japan… Some women, who…

[Photoblog] Service in Myohoji Temple

Bowing by holding Buddhist scriptures (Daihannya-kyo) like a fan is called ‘Tendoku’. It seems it was the first time for Miki, the photographer to see Tendoku up close like this….

How Do You Learn English?

  Most Japanese people are not good when it comes to speaking English. We study it in school and are familiar with basic grammatical skills. However, once we try to…

[Photoblog] Flower Festival at Myohoji Temple

Miki, the photographer found a cute girl and her little brother^^ During Mizushi Kannon Flower Festival, children’s parade was held. It seems those children joined were not only from nearby…

[Photoblog] Five Storied Pagoda and Stone Statues

Behind the stone statues, there were flowers in full bloom ^^ Taken at Murouji-Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Onda Festival of Uda City

This boy was touching behing of this female farmer, who is actually a man dressed like a woman^^ This was a small festival, but the atmosphere was very nice. Miki, the photographer…

Wasabi Stories vol.258: Positive Thinking Can Shape Your Life

Today, I would like to focus on a column written about baseball player Kazuhisa Makita, from the Saitama Seibu Lions. First let me tell you about his career. Makita took…

People Live in Ibaraki Love Rice Crackers?

Today, I would like to introduce an article about Ibaraki people’s love for rice crackers. Ibaraki prefecture is famously known for Natto in Japan, and the place has the 10th…

[Photoblog] Prayer in a Shrine

This little boy led his father to this place by the hand^^  It seems this ginkgo is seed bearing Ginkgo. Taken at Takagi Shrine in Gose city. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

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