Monthly Archives for March 2016
Izakaya （居酒屋）
There are many Izakayas in Japan. Izakaya uses the kanji 居 (to stay) and 酒屋 (sake shop). It is a popular place to go to after work to eat and drink with your coworkers. The best thing about these types … Continue reading
Sapporo TV Tower
You may be thinking “wow is that Tokyo Tower at night?” Actually this is not Tokyo Tower, but Sapporo TV Tower. The reason for the similarity is because the architect Tachu Naito built both Sapporo and Tokyo towers. This landmark … Continue reading
Homemade Bento
A homemade bento (弁当, lunch box) differs from the ones in America. The standard bento comes with rice, some meat item, and vegetables. Bentos are great in the sense that it covers the necessary nutrients a person needs to keep healthy … Continue reading
UFO Catcher
I’m here to say that I am a UFO catcher addict. This machine in the picture is the epitome of that addiction. Also I’m good at it. UFO catchers can be identified by the claw used, which is shaped like … Continue reading
Looking down from Tokyo Tower
If you have never been inside Tokyo Tower then know that there are glass areas where you can look down. For those who are scared of heights I don’t recommend looking. The view is great when you are searching for … Continue reading