Monthly Archives for July 2013
Noppon Brothers
It’s been a while since the last visit to Tokyo Tower. And I saw the tower’s character Noppon standing outside the tower greeting, playing & photo taking with children. Noppon is one of twin brothers. That day, younger one was … Continue reading
Pure White Corn
There are many different varieties of corn, but have you ever heard of Pure White Corn? Nanporo is one of Hokkaido’s best areas for growing white corn. Pure White corn can be eaten raw, however, provides a completely different experience. A … Continue reading
Marine Day
Today , people in Japan are celebrating Umi-No-Hi, that translates as Marine Day or Ocean Day, a holiday which expresses thanks for the blessings of the sea, as well as hopes for Japan’s economic prosperity. The holiday is celebrated every year on … Continue reading
Have you spotted any fun plane?
ANA, All Nippon Airways, may have one of the most unique fleets! From Pokemon themed planes (spotted in Hong Kong & Bangkok) to the Panda Plane, also spotted in Bangkok, their planes are unique when they paint them. The exteriors of … Continue reading
Ebi Soba
Ebi Soba is a very different concept. Take ramen, which has been one of the staples in the Japanese diet, but integrate ebi (shrimp) into the soup base. What you get is a very different experience of ramen consumption. The … Continue reading