Monthly Archives for July 2013
Manza-mo
Summer time in Okinawa offers clear blue skies with large blooming white clouds that decorate the daytime abyss. But as the Okinawa sun descends into a blaze of evening glory, a ‘magical’ transition occurs to the west – the Ryukyu … Continue reading
Hello Kitty Cafe Restaurant
H-K-C-R! What does it spell? Hello Kitty Cafe Restaurant of course! Based around the concept of Kitty-chan’s house, this cafe gives her a study, living room, dining room and a garden terrace to enjoy. Kitty’s posh interior is filled only … Continue reading
Satoura Beach
Which beaches to choose for the summer this year? The coast of Shimoda is lined with beaches large and small, each with a distinct character. Shimoda’s emerald green ocean and white sands will linger long in your memory. Satoura Beach … Continue reading
Most Expensive Cantaloupe
Yubari is a small town close to Sapporo, Hokkaido. It used to be a coal mining town but that’s not what makes this town special. Yubari is famous for its orange-fleshed melon called Yubari melon, a melon priced from 6,000 … Continue reading
Summer in Japan is the season of fireworks!
A signature summer event in Japan is fireworks displays. There is a fireworks show somewhere in Japan every weekend during July and August. The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival with a long history, being a successor to the … Continue reading