Monthly Archives for January 2016
Ema (Wooden Prayer Plaques
Ema are small wooden plaques that are used to write your wishes on. These are usually found in Shinto Shrines. The way it works is first you purchase the ema, next you write your wish and lastly leave it hanging … Continue reading
Pokemon Center, Osaka
There are a chain of stores in Japan that are known as the Pokémon Center. The one in this picture is located in Osaka on the 13th floor of the Daimaru Umeda Store. It really close to the JR Osaka … Continue reading
Taiyaki
Taiyaki is a snack that is shaped like a fish. The word taiyaki literally translates to baked Sea Bream. It is made of either pancake or waffle batter and the common filling is usually red bean paste. Now if you are … Continue reading
Miko (Shrine Maiden)
Miko translates to Shrine Maiden or Priestess. The modern Miko are usually seen at Shinto Shrines assisting with shrine functions like perform ceremonies, offering omikuji (fortune telling) and selling souvenirs. Historically the Miko once performed spirit possessions and acted as … Continue reading
Maneki Neko Karaoke
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head to the point you just want to sing it out loud? Well luckily in Japan there is an abundance of Karaoke places you can go to for cheap you just … Continue reading