Instagrammable spots in Japan, Lion head Namba Yasaka shrine Instagrammable spots in Japan There are many local things which are good to take photos in Japan. People often say ‘ Instagrammable spots’. I show you one of them here. I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I […]
Tokyo as Foreign Tourists Have Never Seen It Before Local Tokyo In this article, I will introduce you to a part of local Tokyo that foreign tourists have never seen before. I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I show you hidden Japan which you have never […]
Do you know how to care Plum Bonsai ? The first messenger of the spring Plum trees are the first trees to announce spring in January and February. These bloom before the cherry blossoms bloom. Their scent is very pleasant and makes us feel the joy of the coming spring. […]
Dune in Japan, not only Hollywood movie Dune. Hollywood movie Dune Dune is an American science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert and published in 1965. It is set on the desolate planet Dune, which is covered with sand and ruled by giant insects. The epic drama revolves around the […]
Do you know there is a Buddha temple Apple’s founder Steve Jobs wanted to become a monk 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! Apple’s founder Steve Jobs and Buddhism Apple’s founder Steve […]
Do you know the Japanese things Apple’s founder Steve Jobs loved? I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I show you hidden Japan which you have never seen and heard! Steve Jobs’s first encounter with Japanese thing When he was a teenager, he was so fascinated by […]
Do you know the relationship between Apple’s Steve Jobs and 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! Who is Steve jobs Steve Jobs is an American businessman (1955-2011) who founded Apple Computer Inc. (now […]
Do you know if Kobe City and Kobe Bryant have anything to do with each other? Kobe city in Japan What do you know about Kobe City? It is located in the Kansai region of Japan, near Kyoto and Osaka. I have lived in this city for 20 years. It […]
Batman Ninja, Ninja turtle, what is Ninja? We Japanese boys grew up watching ninja cartoons and TV shows from a kindergarten age. And we often played live ninja role playing games with our friends. Ninja and Samurai role play is a kind of common childhood experience for us. I’m Nobu, […]
Do you know what is a festival for Japan? If you come to Japan, you will come across many festivals . These are in any season , city and any local place. Yes Japan is a country of festivals. I’m Nobu, the certificate English guide in Japan for 7 years.I […]
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 […]
TOKYO travel TIPS is the site which offers local updated information of Tokyo and Japan. There are many traditional, modern culture , festivals and beautiful nature in Tokyo and Japan. We want to share with travel beginners and repeaters to Tokyo and Japan! Let’s enjoy as locals do!