(The Japanese version follows the English version.：英語版の後に日本語版が続きます。） Hi there! In recent years, the summer in Japan has been unbearably hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching 38°C and sometimes even exceeding 40°C. It’s becoming so extreme that I’m worried it will soon be normal for the temperature to reach 40°C every summer. Additionally, this summer…
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Hotels with a Japanese garden are hidden spots in Tokyo
Hi, there! I finally managed to update my blog this time, and the number of foreign visitors has been steadily increasing since 2024, reaching over 3 million visitors in March alone, which was the highest ever recorded in a single month. The primary reasons for this surge are the cherry blossom season and the consistently…
The World at 3,000 Meters High for The First Time in My Life
Hello everyone! The extremely overheated climate continues in July and August! The temperatures all over Japan reach over 35℃, even in the Hokkaido area, the northern island of Japan. There used to be a place called the “Summer Resort” where we could escape from Japan’s peculiar heat and humidity, but that is an old story….
Enchanted Kissaten (Traditional Western-style Cafe) Culture
Half of a year has passed since I uploaded the 1st episode of this year in January, and it is completely the beginning of summer in Japan. I almost sigh when I notice how time flies by so quickly!! In 2023, it seems that inbound business here has recovered drastically and I found a bunch…
ALPS is not only in Europe but in Japan
Hi there! Happy new year 2023‼ I hope this year will be fabulous and glamorous for you! First of all, it is my 50th episode which I uploaded! Wow-!! When I started my blog in English, I planned to upload 100 episodes for a few years, but I gradually realized that writing a story in…
Cozy Experiences of One-house Inn in a Secluded Hot Spring (Part2,Gunma)
Hello, welcome to the 2nd episode about staying at a cozy Japanese hot spring inn! I was planning to upload the episode soon after the 1st one, but summer has already come when I noticed! I would like to introduce “Hoshi Onsen, Chojukan” in Gunma prefecture this time. The inn is very historical and famous…
Does the Japanese National Anthem Sound Cool for Foreigners !?
The Winter Olympic Games in Beijing 2022 had just closed on February 20th after two weeks of fierce competitions. And we have opportunities to listen to the national songs of each country when we have international sports competitions such as the Olympic Games and the World Cups. The national anthems of most countries sound like…
Stressful Japanese Always Want to Be Healed by Animals
I can say that Japan is a unique country where has various kinds of animal cafes such as cats, owls, rabbits, and Shiba-dogs, etc. In rare cases, we can even find hedgehog and otter cafes in Tokyo, and they have become quite popular among people not only local Japanese but also foreign guests in recent…
Tokyo Housing Considerations from My Living History
I have spent more time at home since last year after COVID-19 emerged. I am currently living in a 2LDK (almost 55 sqm) apartment with my husband on the edge of Tokyo. 2LDK for two people is not too small, however, we feel a bit inconvenient when both have to work from home. Because we…
Japanese Way of Fortune Telling – Omikuji Culture
January in 2021 has already passed and I am always surprised how time flies by so quickly! So, how are you doing these days? Unfortunately, COVID-19 has shown no sign of weakening in Japan as well and we are forced to endure the severe situation for a while… By the way, I am going to…
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