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

Speaking of Ikebukuro, I occasionally go there to buy electronics such as computers and smartphones.I only go there to visit an electronics store. It is not a town I use on a regular basis,I took a walk in Ikebukuro for the first time in a while and found a surprise, so I would like to […]

Japan has the potential for disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons.(See my blog on the recent typhoon if you like!) I have lived in Tokyo so far and have not been directly affected,I have been preparing for disasters, though I have not been directly affected. I have a stock of “preserved foods” with a long […]

In September in Japan, various restaurants offer menus related to moon viewing.The other day I tried Kentucky’s Tsukimi Burger, then McDonald’s Tsukimi Burger.You are interested, you can also check out Kentucky’s blog. Before introducing the tsukimi burger, I looked up when McDonald’s tsukimi series started.Apparently, it is a popular product that has been offered every […]

In Japan, there has been a custom of admiring the moon since ancient times.It started when aristocrats drank sake and sang songs while gazing at the moon,By the Edo period (1603-1867), it had spread to the common people, and by that time, it was autumn time when rice could be harvested,It is said that by […]

Typhoon No. 7 will be coming to Japan around August 15 and 16.It was originally forecast to make landfall in the Kanto region, but the latest forecast has it making landfall in the Kinki region.Those traveling to Kyoto and Osaka should pay attention to the weather forecast.Even if it doesn’t make landfall in Tokyo, the […]

FamilyMart (the name of a Japanese convenience store) has introduced a new rice ball (rice ball) product: SPAM Onigiri series with barbecue sauce flavor! I often eat onigiri, and I like these SPAM onigiri from Family Mart, even though they are a bit more expensive. This time, I will compare it with the Tuna Mayonnaise […]

July has finally arrived and the temperature in Tokyo is now over 30 degrees Celsius (30 degrees Fahrenheit).(Summer is from June to September in Japan, and July and August are especially hot!) Tokyo is about to enter full-blown summer! The hottest days in Tokyo these days can reach over 35°C (86°F).If you are visiting Japan […]

June is the rainy season in Japan. It rains a lot during this period, and the humidity is high.We are talking about a lot of rain during this period, so you don’t need to worry so much,However, you will be able to enjoy your trip to Japan more if you know about the rainy season […]

Hello! My name is Kimura. Today, I would like to talk about sushi in Japan. Speaking of sushi, there are many high-end sushi restaurants in the Ginza area of Tokyo. But that is not all sushi. There is cheap, good, popular sushi for the masses in Tokyo. Sometimes I enjoy drinking sake or beer with […]

I received Kakinoha Sushi as a souvenir from my trip to Nara. It was the first time for me to try it, but it was so delicious that I would like to introduce it to you all. First of all, Nara is a prefecture next to Kyoto and has a very long history. It is […]