Summer means fireworks festivals in Japan. Fireworks watching has been done for many years throughout the country. It is known as “hanabi” which literally means “fire flowers”. For this reason, most of the fireworks in hanabi festivals imitate flowers shape. There are many fireworks festivals in Japan. In Tokyo, the most famous and the …
Going to Nikko is favourable by many not only because of it is a home to world heritage sites but also it has great nature surroundings. Nikko is famous for its exquisite sightseeing spots and onsen (hot spring). It is extremely popular for autumn foliage. The world heritage city of Nikko is located only 2 to …
Mori Art Museum is a house of arts with a great view of Tokyo. Its location at 52nd floor is a perfect location to view the affluent area of Roppongi, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and the streets. Roppongi never seemed to rest on any day of the week but this early July Roppongi was rather quiet. …
Spring is about to leave, taking away all flowers once colouring our days with their beauties. The icon of Japan, Sakura, is well known for its short-lived. Nemophila blue and Pink Moss Shibazakura are too tiny to stand up against the heat of the sun. Then, Wisteria can never survive the rain and strong wind. …
Winter may have long gone, spring is leaving and temperature rises fast but there is no reason to leave ramen, the Japanese noodle soup behind. Ramen is an all seasons food here in Japan be it in the middle of summer heat. There is no perfect time to enjoy ramen than today or right …
Temperature rises fast as spring settling in. As much as I love colourful flowers, chirping birds and laughter at the park in spring, the memory of winter seems won’t go away that soon. I want to embrace the spring but unwilling to let go the cotton white snow, frizzing wind and slow rhythm of …
