New Year’s Day in Japan
On New Year’s Day, Japanese people flock to shrines and temples. What drive them?
Category: Japanese Culture
Hachioji Castle Ruins
Different from the existence castles, this is the castle ruins in Hachioji. Beautiful stonewalls help you to know how this castle was built.
Edo-Tokyo Open Architectural Museum
The Edo-Tokyo Open air Architectural Museum (Tatemono-en) is filled with beautifully restored historic buildings, showcasing a variety of traditional Japanese architectural styles.
Higanbana
HIganbana: Various meanings of the red spider lily. Do you know why this flower is prohibited to decorate in a house?
Time for Remembering
The original meaning of “bu”(武) was a depiction of worrier boldly marching (足) into battle with halberd(戈) in hand. But later, its interpreation was changed as meaning …
Tanabata Festival
Tanabata Festival is held on 7th July every year. The tear jerk story is behind the date.
Bridal Procession in shrine
June is the wedding season in Japan. I will introduce a traditional Japanese wedding march in a shrine.
Good bye, Nakagin Capsule Tower
The iconic Tokyo modular housing Nakagin Capsule Tower has been demolished since 2022 spring.