Monthly Archives: January 2015

Popular Onsen place in Japan

The nature of spring varies depending on the region. Some onsen have cloudy white water, some are clear, and so on. People choose onsen according to the nature of the spring, the atmosphere of the onsen town, the hotels, etc. … Continue reading

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What is the Roten-Buro?

At an onsen resort people enjoy bathing in spas, particularly open-air baths called roten-buro that are found in natural surroundings. Some roten-buro are set in nature as if they are part of a river, while others are in beautiful gardens. … Continue reading

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Hot spring in Japan

Most Japanese people love bathing in hot springs, called onsen. The custom of soaking in a bathtub is also very common at home and, in addition to that, Japan is a volcanic island with more than 2,000 hot spring resorts. … Continue reading

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Congratulations for the winning!!!!!

Seattle Seahawks played incredible!!!! NFL Super bowl game will come up on Feb 2nd at 8am in Japan time!

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Strawberry Picking Season

Strawberry picking! You can enjoy strawberry picking from beginning of January in Miura peninsula.Price is 1700 JPY for 30 mins all you can eat. Where: Tsukuihama Kanko Nouen How to get there: Take Keikyu line and get off at Tsukuihama … Continue reading

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Do you know how to make mochi?

Rice cake, mochi, is now usually only made for special celebrations such as New Year, but it used to be eaten year-round. To make rice cake, mochi, steam short-grain japonica glutinous rice, mochigome, and poundit while it’s hot using a … Continue reading

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Today is coming of age day

The second Monday of January, which is today, is “Seijin no hi” (Coming-of-age Day) in Japan. People celebrate this day to welcome the young men and women, who have turned or will turn the age of 20 during the current … Continue reading

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Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks are headed to another NFC championship!!!!  

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Seahawks Play Off Game tomorrow!

Tomorrow January 11th Sunday morning, Seattle Sea Hawks Game in on. The game starts on 10:00am in Japanese time!

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It is cold in Yokosuka

Cold weather coming into Yokosuka… Luckily we don’t have snow here yet!

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