Monthly Archives for July 2013
The Homeland of Totoro Foundation
A legally incorporated foundation with the purpose of preserving the beautiful natural habitat and cultural assets of Sayama Hills and its surrounding areas. Here, farmland, rice fields, and wetlands, as well as its surrounding woods maintain a timeless look of … Continue reading
20th Anniversary Hakkejima Sea Paradise
There is nonstop fun & excitement in Hakkeijima Sea Paradise where they celebrate their 20th Anniversary this year. It is an Aquarium & Attractions concept themepark that allows you to discover for more than just an aquarium itself. In addition, a … Continue reading
Tanabata festival in Tokyo Skytree
Tanabata Festival was celebrated in Tokyo Skytree with alot of fun events. There were many bamboo branches placed in the front entrance of the tower. Many children and adults wrote their wishes on narrow strips of colored paper and hang them … Continue reading
Tanabata
Coming Sunday in Japan we will celebrate Tanabata or the The Star Festival. The festival traces its origins to a legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet … Continue reading
Ningyo-yaki
They are Ningyo-yaki which are small snack cakes and are made by cooking batter of flour, eggs and sugar in an iron mold from “Mihatodo” (store that sell this snake cake) in ASAKUSA. Ningyo-yaki is a standard souvenir from ASAKUSA. Their original … Continue reading