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Kusatsu Onsen | The onsen of Japan!

In Japan, there are many people who like to travel to or go sightseeing in hot spring resorts (Onsen). Among t…
Anyo no Yu in Nikko-shi, Tochigi. Drop in for the free foot bath!

There is a place where you can take a footbath free of charge. This is named "Anyo no yu" and located in Yumot…
Sentou | a Japanese bath house

Wouldn't it be convenient if there was an accessible bath house in your neighborhood? In Japan, there are a l…
Umi no Ie: Enjoy oceanfront dining!

Umi no Ie's are crowded in summer. The beach houses are well known as the thing that reminds us of summer. And…
Oshibori. Always supplied at Japanese restaurants.

When you go to some Japanese restaurant, they always supply "Oshibori" before your food is served. This kind o…
Loose Socks | Baggy socks are fashionable in Japan!

Walking on the street in Japan, you would sometimes see girls in their school uniform. And when you see their…
Jubako | A delightful box packed with a New Year feast

In Japan, we have a custom to eat a feast called "Osechi" to celebrate the New Year during the beginning of th…
Lolita Fashion | Girly girl attire for adults

When you go around Harajuku, you would see some girls in peculiar fashion. They look like maids working in …
Yukata |Let’s dress up when seeing a fireworks show

In Japan, it would be tasteful if you wore a "Yukata" when you go to see fireworks in summer. The yukata is…
Taketombo, a “dragonfly” made of bamboo?

Taketombo is a Japanese toy. "Tombo" means "dragonfly" in Japanese, but it is not a real dragonfly. Actually…