CultureThe chopsticks make a sacred boundary/箸は結界
Did you know that the chopsticks have another use aside from holding food?Here in Japan, the chopsticks are set hor...
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TriviaMystery of the Emperor’s Family Crest/菊の紋章の不思議
The Emperor's family crest As you may know the Emperor’s family crest is a chrysanthemum flower.But no one knows why...
TriviaWhich Position is Higher ? Right? or Left?/左右どっちが偉い？
Traditional style Modern style In the old days, the king sat facing south.The left side of the king re...
HeroesWakeno Kiyomaro/和氣清麻呂 -Heroes no.1-
The statue of Wakeno Kiyomaro has kept looking closely at the Emperor and his family outside of the Imperial Palace sin...
CultureRobot Concierge “Arisa”/ロボットコンシェルジュ『アリサ』
The robot concierge started its operation on October 14, 2020.Her name is Arisa. She is placed at Shinjyuku-nishigu...
CultureCherry blossom-Sakura/桜
Somei-yoshino Sakura is the Japanese term of cherry blossom.Sakura symbolizes Japan.Sakura can be enjoyed starting F...
TriviaAnimal or some Character- shaped Traffic Cones at Construction Site/アニマルガード
Animal or character- shaped traffic cones can be found at construction sites across Japan. An image how to use t...
CultureShinkansen/Bullet train with a Hello Kitty design
If you are lucky, you may encounter bullet train with a Hello Kitty which runs between Osaka and Hakata (JR West). ...
CultureShinkansen or the bullet train/新幹線
Nozomi/Hikari (N700A type) shot at TOKYO KOTSU KAIKAN Shinkansenorthebullettrain isthesuper-expresstrainandalsotrain...
What's TODAY?Dolls festival/雛祭り-What’s TODAY?- no.4-
Hina dolls (the Emperor, the Empress and three court ladies) that my grandparents gave me A traditionalevent,called“...