Monthly Archives: June 2015

For footwear purposes, the border between inside and outside is not the door itself, but the entrance area, called genkan. Although located indoors, the genkan is still considered outside and is the place for people to take off and put … Continue reading →

Behave calmly and respectfully. Show your respect by making a short prayer in front of the sacred object. Do so by throwing a coin into the offering box, followed by a short prayer. At some temples, visitors burn incense (osenko) … Continue reading →

If you are Liberty Cove House tenants, you will get 15% off Domino Pizza delivery order. Domino pizza takes this count only you call directly to them (not online order). Our concierge will assist your order and make a call … Continue reading →

Omiyage are souvenirs brought home from a trip while temiyage are thank-you gifts you bring when you visit someone. Japanese tourists tend to buy lots of souvenirs for their friends, relatives and co-workers. Consequently, tourist spots and airports feature many … Continue reading →

The Japanese traditional toilet is one of the things which often makes visitors to Japan confused, nowadays hi-tech, Western-style toilets have become popular amongJapanese people. These toilet have heated seats, and can wash and dry the relevant parts after you’ve … Continue reading →

We use chopsticks when we eat Japanese food and there are some important rules during using chopsticks. Hold your chopsticks towards their end, not in the middle or the front third. When you are not using your chopsticks, or have … Continue reading →

It is a good family event for this weekend. You can see the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship and helicopter, trains and cars. There are also food vendors. Date: June 13th and 14th Time: 10:00 – 16:00 Place: JR Yokosuka … Continue reading →

Yokosuka is famous for abundant of seafood. It’s perfect place to enjoy fresh seafood. 14 restaurants and 6 seafood stores join this event and serve you fresh local seafood. It starts from June 4th until June 27th. For more information, … Continue reading →

It is very nice hot sunny day in Yokosuka. It is 26/79 degrees. Many people start to use a parasol.

Hydrangeas bloom during the rainy season. It is symbol for rainy season June. Hydrangeas come in different colors. Hasedera in Kamakura is famous temple for Hydrangeas. It is worth seeing.