Do you know how to care Cherry blossom Bonsai? A symbol of the seasons, cherry blossoms are the most beloved tree among Japanese people. Cherry tree Cherry trees grow very vigorously and bloom frequently. It is a representative of gorgeous bonsai trees but requires frequent care. It prefers full sun, […]
Do you know which prefecture is attractive to travel in Japan? I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I show you hidden Japan which you have never seen and heard! There are 47 diverse prefectures in Japan There are 47 wide range of diverse prefectures in Japan.It’s […]
Tom Cruise and associated Japanese Temples Tom Cruise The famous Hollywood star Tom Cruise has been to Japan 23 times. Naturally, he has movie campaigns, but he also enjoys his private life. I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I show you hidden Japan which you have […]
What is like Halloween in Japan? I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I show you hidden Japan which you have never seen and heard! What is Halloween? Halloween is celebrated on October 31st at the eve of All Saints Day in Christianity. Some people may have […]
Nintendo announced the launch of their history museum in Kyoto, and why Kyoto? I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I show you hidden Japan which you have never seen and heard! Nintendo has a headquarter in Kyoto Japan Nintendo has a headquarter in Kyoto, Japan.They announced […]
John Lennon and his visits to Japan, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone, Kawaguchiko, Karuizawa and Hokkaido. 9th October is the John Lennon’s birthday of 81years October 9 is the 81st birthday of my favorite Beatles member, Lennon. I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I show you hidden Japan […]
What should we need to do for bonsai to see beautiful autumn leaves?-Bonsai art Tokyo- autumn is getting closer It is now October in Japan, and although there are still some hot days, there are more and more cool autumn-like days. I am looking forward to seeing the autumn leaves […]
Dragon Quest, the opening music of Tokyo 2020 Olympic At the opening ceremony of this summer’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics games, you could hear the melody from Dragon Quest the popular computer role playing game . This game series sold over 83 million pieces in the world from 1986. Koichi Sugiyama […]
Sora=Sky, blue sky in Japan .When you can see the blue sky in Japan? I often post the beautiful clear blue sky photos here. I think it’s a typical Japanese scenery. We call this clear sky without clouds as”Nihonbare” literally means “Japan sunny day”. Nihonbare, Japan sunny day The term […]
Sora in Japan, not only Kingdom Hearts. 1: Sora from Kingdom Hearts Sora is a character from the computer game Kingdom Hearts series. He is one of the main characters of the Kingdom Hearts series, and the most representative character of the Kingdom Hearts series. 2: Meaning of Sora His […]
How to raise up Shiba Inu well ? Shiba Inu is the traditional Japanese dog the history is date back to the JOMON period ( BC 16000-2000). It’s a nationally protected species of Japan.Yes we are a intimate friend for a long time! I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in […]
Top5 Hokkaido local specialty foods,3-Ramen ( Sapporo, Hakodate and Asahikawa)! I and my son ate Asahikawa Ramen after trekking Daisetsuzan National Park. I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I show you hidden Japan which you have never seen and heard! 1: Three popular Ramens in Hokkaido […]
When you should visit Japan to see colorful autumn leaves? And where?Autumn leaves forecast!! The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced this year’s autumn leaves front in Japan. Autumn is a nice season to see spectacular colorful autumn leaves same as the cherry blossom of Spring. You can check when and […]
The soft-serve ice cream is one of the top5 famous local specialty foods in Hokkaido. I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for over 7 years.I show you the hidden Japan which you have never seen! I and my son visited the Biei farm in Biei town in northern […]
Colorful autumn Bonsai of Momiji( Japanese maple) is a spectacular symbol of autumn! You can enjoy Momiji( Japanese maple) all year round from fresh green color, marvelous red, and simple cold tree without leaves. The leaves change from buds in spring, to green leaves in summer, to red leaves in […]
1:After trekking, enjoy Jingisukan nabe! I and my son enjoyed Jingisukan nabe after trekking Daisetsuzan National Park! Jingisukan nabe(pot) quinine is one of the the very famous Hokkaido local specialty foods! It’s a Japanese barbecued meat dish using mutton (adult mutton), lamb (lamb) and other mutton meats . It is […]
1: Easy trekking in the nature is the best way to refresh.There’s nothing like heading out into nature to clear your mind. Walking through valleys and over mountains is a wonderful way to unwind and forget about the strains of modern life. 2: Trek to the tall mountain is great […]
1: Do and know’The God’s Playground ?’ Have you ever heard about’The God’s Playground‘ Kamui mintara in Ainu words who are the Hokkaido natives? Kamui mintara means ‘ The God’s Playground’. I and my son trekked and enjoyed colorful leaves at the’ The God’s Playground’ like a native Ainu people’s […]
I and my son climbed Mt.Asahidake, the tallest mountain in Hokkaido 2291m. It’s located in the Daisetsuzan national park in the center of Hokkaido. Daisetsuzan is the largest national park on Hokkaido which protects a mountainous area of nearly pristine wilderness . It’s almost the size of some of Japan’s […]
I and my son climbed Mt.Kurodake Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido to see the first colorful autumn leaves of Japan. Mt.Kurodake is famous for its first autumn leaves in Japan from early September. Mt.Kurodake has a 1984m high peak in central Hokkaido that towers over Sounkyo Onsen. The mountain is […]
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