Monthly Archives for February 2013
Today is Valentine Day
Boys and men have been feeling uneasy since this morning since the number of chocolates they got is like a gauge of their popularity. Not getting even one chocolate makes the person lonely and unpopular. So, he buys it by … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day in Japan
Japan has a different tradition than other countries. Valentine’s Day in Japan is a day when women give chocolates to men and, women can declare their love only on Valentine’s Day. From the beginning of February till Valentine’s Day, department … Continue reading
NHK
NHK, the national broadcasting organization in Japan, has started a public experiment of providing easy-to-understand news website since April, 2012. It is targeted for Japanese grade school students and foreigners living in Japan with basic Japanese speaking skills. The scripts … Continue reading
“Shimi-Tofu” – Freeze dried Tofu
During this time of year, brown things are hung under eaves in Shinshuu in Japan. They are called “shimi dofu” or freeze-dried bean curd and are used as preserved foods in this area. Also, they are known as “koya dofu” … Continue reading
Snow Festival in Sapporo
“Sapporo Snow Festival” in Hokkaido is known around the world. The 64th Sapporo Snow Festival is taking place in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture from February 5th to the 11th. During the festival, 216 massive snow and ice sculptures which are modeled … Continue reading