Monthly Archives: December 2014

Each year has a symbolic animal. The cycle is completed every twelfth year.

　 The order is : rat, bull, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, boar. This is the year of the sheep. (in Chinese astorology) . … Continue reading →

The most important table etiquette in Japan is saying, “Itadaki-masu” before a meal and “Gochisou-sama” after a meal. These phrases mean thanks for the food and also indicate the beginning and the ending of a meal. It is a Japanese … Continue reading →

In Japan, it’s customary to give gifts periodically to people such as co-workers, bosses, relatives, teachers, friends, and so on. These gifts are given to express gratitude. The end of year gifts are called oseibo and the midsummer gifts are … Continue reading →

It has been very cold. We have a lot of snow up-North in Japan. Fortunately it is not snowing yet in Yokosuka. It’s cold but beautiful sun is out!

If you wish to call united states from your apartment phone, it is very good deal. It is about 10 to 12 yen ( 10 cants) per minute (except Hawaii and Alaska) Dial 0-010-1 (country code) – phone number. If … Continue reading →

How long does it take from Liberty Cove House to Narita Airport? Easiest way to go to Narita Airport is that taking JR train. Yokosuka station is just right in front of the building – it is less than a … Continue reading →

Japanese have a custom of sending New Year’s Day postcards, nengajo, to greet their friends and relatives. It’s similar to the Western custom of sending Christmas cards. Starting with a set greeting, you express your thanks for the relationship of … Continue reading →

It is not common to have a central heating in Japan. A Kotatsu is a traditional heating system in Japan, which is a table and a heater combined as one piece of furniture. An electric heater is attached to the … Continue reading →

Red Brick Christmas Market is on now (until December 25th) This is a market where families and couples can enjoy shopping while waiting for Christmas to arrive. Christmas items, such as ornaments for Christmas trees and wooden dolls from the … Continue reading →

Enoshima Light up is certified as one of the best 3 illumination in Tokyo/Yokohama Area. Enoshima Aquarium has 3 different Christmas Tree – Jelly fish glass tree, Electric eel tree and Aqua tree. They also have Jelly fish snow dome! … Continue reading →