Introducing daily life. It is a common thing in Japan. That may be rare in other countries.

It means “I’ll manage” in Ryukyuan dialect of “Nankuru naisa”.I always think it is similar to “Mai Pen Rai ( ไม่เป็นไร )” in Thailand. Located more than 1,500 km away from Tokyo, Okinawa is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy different cultures even in the same Japan.It is also popular among Japanese people, […]

This is Kimura from northern Tokyo.The cherry blossoms have passed their peak here and the temperature is gradually rising toward summer.Clothing is gradually becoming lighter and lighter, and during the day I can wear a T-shirt and short pants. I wear five-toed socks when it gets hot.Are these socks standard in your country as well?If […]

This is Kimura from the northern part of Tokyo.This year, the temperature has not risen very high, and when it does, it rains again,The weather has been quite difficult for the cherry blossoms, but this weekend was sunny.The temperature has risen, the cherry blossoms are in bloom, and the cherry blossom-viewing crowds are in full […]

My name is Kimura and I live in the northern part of Tokyo.It has become warmer and very comfortable in Tokyo.In Japan, March is the month of graduation and April is the month of entering school and joining a new company. There is a lot of activity in the new life.Let’s make easy frozen foods […]

My name is Kimura and I live in northern Tokyo.Today it is a hassle to cook a meal, so let’s eat frozenfood.Let’s eat hot udon.I bought “Houtou Udon! What is frozenfood Hoto udon? Hoto Udon” is a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture, located southwest of Tokyo. Yamanashi Prefecture is an attractive region with beautiful mountains […]

This is Kimura from the northern part of Tokyo.I would like to introduce the situation of cherry blossoms in my neighborhood today. This year the cherry blossoms bloomed later than usual.It had been midwinter cold and cold rain until last week,Today, March 30, 2024, the temperature rose quickly and became warmer!The temperature during the daytime […]

This is Kimura from northern Tokyo. Many people who travel around Tokyo come to see cherry blossoms.There are various famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.Some are famous places like Ueno Park, Meguro River, and Chidorigafuchi.There is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in the northern part of Tokyo called Asukayama Park. Cherry blossoms […]

My name is Kimura and I live in northern Tokyo.I like to grow plants. Although I really hope to live in a house with a garden or a field,I just don’t have the space in Tokyo. So I enjoy growing plants in plantas by using the window or balcony of my room. At this time […]

This is Kimura from the northern part of Tokyo.I would like to introduce how we Japanese eat natto on a daily basis. I am sure there are many amazing fermented foods in the world, but in Japan we have natto, a food made from fermented soybeans. People from other countries may be surprised by the […]

This is Kimura.It snowed in Tokyo, which is unusual for March. Temperatures are still low this morning, and although it is still cold, the sunshine is gradually giving off a springtime feel. Also, windy days will continue for a few days and then the temperature will rise.Temperatures are still low, but it is warmer where […]