Monthly Archives: November 2015

Rice is harvested from around the end of August to October. The rice harvested at that time and then milled and packaged for sale by December 31 is called Shinmai, or newly harvested rice. Shinmai is very plump and moist, … Continue reading →

It is getting cold day by day now and almost December! December is defined as winter in Japan. I would like to explain heating system in Japan. These days, because of the high price of oil and the relative airtightness … Continue reading →

Happy Thanks Giving day It’s 57 degrees in Yokosuka. It is cloudy but we could see a very nice rainbow from Liberty Cove House entrance this morning!

Curry is one of the most popular dishes in Japan, along with ramen noodles and sushi. Curry originated in India although it has been adapted and become popular around the world, including in England. It is said that the Japanese … Continue reading →

Now it is a season for Japanese Orange Picking! Japanese orange is one of the most popular fruit during winter season. It is the Japanese winter symbol. Japanese orange is cheap and it has a lot of vitamin C. Eating Japanese … Continue reading →

Today is Japanese holiday it is called  Kinro-Kansha-no-Hi  is celebrated on November 23rd. It means Labor Thanksgiving day – it is combined Labor day and thanks giving day. November 23 was used to be niiname sai , rice harvest festival, and a … Continue reading →

Some flowers are blooming in autumn. You can visit some places in Yokosuka and enjoy flowers such as ‘Kurihama Hana no Kuni (Kurihama flower park), Kannonzaki Park or Soleil Nooka Park. Here are representative flowers you can see in Yokosuka: … Continue reading →

Nabe-mono is a Japanese cuisine quite similar to stew. Winter time is the season for Nabe-mono. When we refer to nabe in this season, we mean the practice of putting a pot over a burner in the center of the … Continue reading →

Beaujolais nouveau will be release tomorrow Thursday 18th. Also this is the nouveau season for Sake, too! Sake companies, kuramoto begin making nihonshu in October after the rice is harvested. The new products are ready and available to consumers in … Continue reading →

1 Ebisu Garden Place , Ebisu, Tokyo (JR Ebisu station) 100,000 light bulbs – Baccarat Chandelier From November 11th 2015 to January 11th 2016 2 Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi, Tokyo (Roppongi station) 520,000 led lights – Blue leds From November 12th … Continue reading →