Which Japanese electronics shop is your favorite? Since moving to West Tokyo, it has been “mendokusai” (bothersome/troublesome) to travel to Akihabara, the electric/electronics town of Japan. Thank goodness to Bic Camera where it sells various electronic needs! Tachikawa City is fortunate to have one of …
Time for quick late evening celebration as the long-delayed school renovation was completed and the best place to go in my area is Sushiro! Almost always when I go to this local eatery, I can easily find a seat in the …
ndeed, life in Japan is very convenient though with a high price! Nothing for free if you’d like to live close to amenities and use facilities with fast service. Does the presence of a convenience store in your area make …
Heads up for one of the best parks for “hanami” (cherry blossom viewing) in Japan: Showa Memorial Park! Going to this northern part of Tokyo is visiting 8 various parks within a big park and it’s great for all seasons. Spanning 160 hectares, considered …
When I moved to Tachikawa City in 2010, there were no known ¥ 100 shops nor 24-hour/late evening shopping store that I have to take my foreign guests to other cities. Quite a big buzz around when Don Quijote launched one of …
What I thought to be a playhouse when I first saw it around 1997 turned out to be a bakery full of beautiful stories! I’ve passed by it many times to meet my Filipina friends and acquaintances but never had …
Wonderful hot waterworks in Japan! I mean, body cleansing, relaxation and cultural orientation that only in this part of the world that you can explore and enjoy. It’s part of the local culture where the internationals can partake and create …
Today’s Instagram post connected to Facebook & Twitter received a quick reaction from my friends. It suggests they like my one & only posted photo with a simple caption, “Brunch on rainy Thursday.” My friend from Papua New Guinea commented, “Wow Japanese …
Indeed, it’s OIJ that there’s White Day! It’s an exciting day to witness boys or males giving chocolates to girls or females. Great to receive from my students! Good for the economy, too. Imagine the many boxes of chocolates being sold in department …
Glad to experience eating “kyushoku” for 3 consecutive years when I taught at 2 junior high schools in Kodaira City, Tokyo! I actually didn’t eat with the students but with the Japanese teachers in the Teachers’ Room or designated room. It’s really …