Good bye, Nakagin Capsule Tower
a precious cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset.
Category: Japanese Culture
On the cusp of spring
a precious cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset.
Snow Country
a precious cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset.
Asakusa Cat
a precious cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset.
Valentine’s Day in Japan
Japan greets first working day of 2022 and today is also the first day when the chocolate sales season for the Valentine’s Day begins.
The way of celebrating Valentine’s Day in Japan is very unique unlike other countries.
Japanese Oshogatsu, New Year
How do the Japanese celebrate the Japanese New Year?
Oshogatsu (お正月), the New Year period is one of the most important holidays of the year for us, because we welcome and celebrate the Toshigami-sama deities that were our ancestors.
The mystery of momiji
Same as sakura, people like to go for viewing it. While sakura viewing is called “ohanami” means as it is, interestingly momiji is called “momiji gari” that means momiji hunting. Although momiji is an essential tree in Japanese gardens, it’s because people…
Bonsai partner
The formal way to appreciate bonsai, “shitakusa” is indispensable. How it works with bonsai, please see some photos I took in Showa Kinen Memorial Park.