A perfect day to get into “a swan” in a pond and enjoy the blue sky and Tokyo Sky Tree. When I was child, I…
Many gather around at this place for mainly baseball but others for conserts of a big rock band and pop idols including AKB48 and Johnny’s…
Originated in ancient China, introduced to Japan about 300 years ago, and recreated into hundreds and thousands of varieties during modern age. Ramen has become…
One of Japanese’s favorite seasonal sweet, Kashiwa-mochi. Mochi with anko (sweet bean paste) is wrapped with a leaf of Kashiwa (daimyo oak). The characteristic flavor…
Matsumoto castle standing quietly between Yanagi (willow) trees in a spring day. The combination of the willow trees, castle and cherry blossoms in far distance…
A shot taken after rain. A reflection of a shrine gate called “torii” and an electrical pole. A collaboration of the old and the modern…
Hot and humid rainy days are approaching. Here is a newly invented method of drying shoes. An umbrella for each shoe will keep your shoe…
Fresh leaves of Japanese maple makes the surrounding morning air even more refreshing. From the ancient times, special emphasis is taken on colors in Japanese…
