Monthly Archives for March 2013
A common sight in the spring
The wind from deserts on the Chinese continent carries yellow sand to Japan. Every year, it often reaches Japan from March to May. Desertification becomes a serious problem in North East Asia. For example, the yellow sand reduces visibility causing … Continue reading
Kitty’s Seaweed
Cute character’s dried laver seaweed is getting popular now. In Japan, some schools require students to bring their own lunch boxes. Mothers have to make the cutest lunch box to make their children to be proud of it. So these … Continue reading
Signs of Deflation-Yellow-tag?
The Japanese economy still remains deflationary. You can tell it when you go to grocery stores. Today, I saw a lot of leftover goods which offered at a reduced price. These red-tags are 20 yen off or $2 off or … Continue reading
Suffer now and enjoy later
I recently noticed that in Japan people are backed in a parking space as you can see in this picture. They packed their cars very nice and neat. The parking space is so tiny that it is difficult to do … Continue reading
“Senbon Sakura Matsuri” – 1,000 cherry blossoms festival
In March and April in Japan, it is cherry-blossom viewing season which many people can be seen enjoying the cherry blossoms in full bloom. It is called a cherry-blossom festival and is being held in many places throughout the country. … Continue reading