Monthly Archives for June 2013
The Tsukiji Outer Market
The Tsukiji Outer Market, known as the Jogai Shijo, is Japan’s “Food Town,” where one can encounter all of Japan’s traditional foods. A mixture of wholesale and retail shops along with numerous restaurants line the streets, and new culinary trends … Continue reading
The month of Ajisai
Ajisai (hydrangea) bloom from May – July in different regions in Japan and light up Japan’s rainy season. Blooming times vary from year to year. Ajisai has many color variation from pink, yellow, blue, purple, white, green, or red. Ajisai are planted … Continue reading
Tokyo Ueno Zoo
In March Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo said that two giant pandas, female Shin Shin & male Ri Ri both 7 have mated, sparking hopes for a cub. A cub was born to the pair last July, the first one at … Continue reading
Unique ice-cream
Want to try some of these unique ice-cream ? Hakone is an area of Japan southwest of Tokyo. It is mostly famous for Onsen (hot spring baths). You can try all these unique flavor ice-cream in a place call Owakudani (steam … Continue reading
Yosakoi Soran Festival 2013
Continue with yesterday post, the video clip show one of the performer group of Yosakoi Soran Festival, 2013. They are Shinkotani-Tenburyujin (新琴似天舞龍神) a famous group that consist members from as young as primary school 1st grader to adult dancers. This group … Continue reading