Discover Tokyo in style aboard an open-top double-decker bus! Did you know exploring waterfront areas without a car can be a bit tricky?With an open-top double-decker bus, all you have to do is just sit and relax for about an hour! You can efficiently tour the city, which is a great option for a day …
In Japan, there are many Shintoists and Buddhists. Christians are said to be only about 1% of the population. However, Christmas is a big event in Japan. After Halloween, the streets and stores are decorated with Christmas decorations, and Christmas songs are played in the stores. Let’s take a look at how Japanese people generally …
Every year, on December 12th, the kanji of the year is announced at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. It is called “今年の漢字® (kotoshi no kanji)” in Japanese. In December, there are many TV programs predicting this year’s kanji. Here is an explanation of the kanji chosen for this year (2022) and those chosen in the past. …
Higuma Doughnuts × Coffee Wrights Omotesando is a charming spot in the Harajuku-Omotesando area where you can indulge in coffee and doughnuts. Despite being in a bustling area, this shop is tucked away on a back street, providing a serene atmosphere. Renowned for their simple doughnuts that showcase the flavors of ingredients like Hokkaido flour, …
What would you do if you accidentally lost something while traveling or staying in Japan? Going Lost and Found? Giving up? Not so fast! In Japan, the survey says that if you lose your wallet, there is about a 60-70% chance it will return to you. In fact, I have lost my wallet twice, but …
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In Fukui Prefecture, the digging of dinosaur fossils began in 1989. Numerous dinosaur fossils have been excavated since then, and the Dinosaur Museum opened in 2000. In addition to the dinosaur fossil specimens, there are moving dinosaur robots, exhibits on the history of the Earth, and displays of geological strata and ores. While it’s a …