Monthly Archives: July 2015

It is beautiful blue sky – no clouds.　It is 84 degrees with 80 % humidity.

There is the BBQ facility which is located right next to Yokosuka Port Market. If you purchase something from there, you can use this facility.

It is great to see the blue sky! It is very hot today.

Zushi Splash Waterpark is open at Zushi Beach until August 30th 2015. You purchase the ticket and get 1-hour playtime. It starts at 9 am and change customers every hour until 17:00. Tickets are 1,500 yen for adult and 1,000 … Continue reading →

Narita Express starts to operate direct service from Tokyo station to Mt. Fuji for limited time. Mt. Fuji Round Trip tickets are available at the station. They operate only Saturdays and Holidasy from July 4th to September 27th and everyday … Continue reading →

The yukata is a casual version of kimono. It is a robe usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, wrapped around the body and fastened with a sash (obi). Yukata literally means “bathing cloth”, and it was originally intended to … Continue reading →

Marriage has traditionally been considered a matter between families rather than individuals, and wedding ceremonies and receptions are conducted as such under the family names. As proof of engagement, both families and the matchmaker gather on an auspicious day to … Continue reading →

The Star Festival is derived from the legend of Vega and Altair, who are separated by the Milky Way. The star festival will be held on July 7th. On that day, we display bamboo grass with a strip of paper … Continue reading →

It is still rainy season.

July 7 is the day of Tanabata. The festival is based on a Chinese legend about the stars Hikoboshi(Altair of the Eagle) and Orihime(Vegar of the Lyre), a harmonious couple separated by the Milky Way, who cross the river and … Continue reading →