Monthly Archives: November 2016

Shinmai Rice

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

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Curry Town Yokosuka

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

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Christmas Lights at Kurihama Flower Park

Worth to check it out! Christmas illumination is very popular in Japan. I will introduce the place in Yokosuka Area! Easy to access from Liberty Cove House. Where: Kurihama Flower Park When: From November 26th 2016 to December 25th 2016 … Continue reading

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Liberty House Yokosuka – 2 bed rooms are available

We have two 2 bed-room type apartment are available now. The apartment is  for long term – minimum contract is one year. (If you are looking for short term contract, please contact us for details) Price  2 bed room apartment … Continue reading

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The reason why sake is made in winter

Sake companies, kuramoto begin making nihonshu (Sake) in October after the rice is harvested. The new products are ready and available to consumers in November. As it gets colder and colder, sake breweries become busier. There are three reasons for … Continue reading

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Today is Labor Thanksgiving day

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

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Christmas lights at Liberty Cove House

We put lights up on the trees!

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The season for nabe-mono has arrived!

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

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Kamakura – short trip from Liberty Cove House

Kamakura is located close to Liberty Cove House. You take JR train from Yokosuka station. It takes about 20 minutes. Kamakura became the political center of Japan, when Minamoto Yoritomo chose the city as the seat for his new military government … Continue reading

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Yokosuka today

It was a perfect day to put light illumination on the trees ! It was 57 degrees, nice and warm!  

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