Monthly Archives for September 2014
Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture
This is one of Japan’s famous world-heritage towns, with huge gassho-zukuri (thatched, gable roof) houses. As a lot of the village is closed to visiting vehicles, streets here are more like idyllic paths. In 1995, the historic villages of Shirakawa-go and nearby … Continue reading
Otsukimi, rabbit sweets
This week in Japan, people around the country are celebrating a special event known as tsukimi, literally “moon-viewing”. Celebrated on the 15th day of the lunar calendar. It is the best time to look at the moon because the position of the earth, … Continue reading
Nago Pineapple Park, Okinawa
Nago pineapple Park is a great place to visit if you’re in Okinawa island. You can do a tour in a cute pineapple carts. After the ride, you can tour the winery and taste some of the amazing … Continue reading
Mooncake, Yokohama
There is a giant mooncake exhibited at the lobby of Rose Hotel Yokohama in Yokohama Chinatown prior of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2014. Making and sharing mooncakes is one of the hallmark traditions of this festival, and Rose Hotel Yokohama cut … Continue reading
Sankeien Garden, Yokohama
Sankeien Garden Harvest Moon Night Viewing 2014. Buildings such as the three-storied pagoda relocated from the former Toumyouji Temple of Kyoto are illuminated during the event. Enjoy the traditional instrumental concert held under the moon light at the open space … Continue reading