The other day it’s on the news the male graduates who used “geta” (traditional Japanese single-tooth sandals) and “hakama” (formal local costume) for their graduation ceremony. It’s very impressive for me as I expect the female locals would wear this …
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/03/29/national/emperor-lacking-grandson-1997-japan-secretly-discussed-allowing-empresses-reign/?fbclid=IwAR2V9bHNdovDxk6H6ipYUwLh8SSt0QQ3rnycjHgyM7mtT5qarOLEaZJf4qw#.XJ5OXC2B1PM
Toast to the new Japanese emperor! Here’s a golden-dusted bun with wagyu beef costing ¥100,000! Wait! Prince Naruhito’s ascension will still be on May 1 but starting April 1, you can order this giant hamburger at a high-class Tokyo Hotel …
When I blogged about my residence city last month, I featured a “soba” (noodle) restaurant in my neighborhood. It’s indeed an authentic OIJ delicacy. Check the site below to know more about the healthy and inexpensive “soba.” Looking for freshly-made buckwheat noodles for lunch or …
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/03/09/business/corporate-business/personal-seals-lose-ground-big-japanese-banks-stop-using-1800s-technology/#.XIplWRMzZPN
So much to blog about OIJs but I have little time these days. I still have a lot on my list. I’m just posting videos of this unique Japanese culture but I hope to go back to these blogs and …
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/04/05/national/science-health/making-dent-japans-hayabusa2-probe-prepares-blast-crater-asteroid-ryugu/#.XKeAKU66ETk.link
Quite a journey to have a rooftop and backyard school garden in super expensive Tokyo. Though with limited space, time and budget, I envisioned the gardens as haven for educational activities, nature art open-air classrooms, venue for bbq/outdoor parties, morning/afternoon …