Tiny things in Japan – Learning a very local life of Japanese

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It Is Not Only “The Road Of Light”! Introducing The Highlights Of Miyajidake Shrine!

Miyajidake shrine located in Fukutsu city, Fukuoka became famous nationwide for the TV commercial of JAL’s “Hikari-no-Michi” (光の道; Road of light). Though, the best thing about this shrine is not with that alone. This time I am going to introduce Miyajidake…

Oita Yufuin Trip Part.2: Visiting Tourist Attractions Of Yufuin. Extra Topic: Jigoku-Meguri In Beppu.

Last time, I introduced the ryokan with hot spring and dinner of the Bungo beef in Yufuin. This time as part 2 of Yufuin trip, I am introducing tourist attraction of Yufuin. On the second day of the trip, the…

Oita Yufuin Trip Part.1: Relaxing At Ryokan With Hot Spring & Dinner For Bungo Beef.

This time I am introducing Yufuin-cho Oita Prefecture located in the northeastern part of Kyushu. Yufuin is easy to access in the distance from Fukuoka prefecture only a few hours. It is easy to see the sights in a small…

This time, I’m going to introduce “Fukuoka Higashi-ku Fireworks Display 2016”. This fireworks display was scheduled in September, but it was postponed because of rough weather and was performed on October 15. This is the citizen-centered fireworks display that is…

Summer festival at Dazaifu-Tenmangu! Sentomyo and Nagoshi-odori.

Dazaifu-Tenmangu (太宰府天満宮) is the shrine local people often visit in Fukuoka. The ritual of “Nagoshi-Harae (夏越祓え)” takes place every year on July 24, 25 at this shrine. This shrine ceremony is carried out to celebrate the birth of *Sugawara-no-Michizane (菅原道真公)…

Sacred Ritual & Festival at Dazaifu-Tenmangu. Sentomyo & Kagura-Mai.

“Shinkoshikitaisai: 神幸式大祭” is going to be held at Dazaifu-Tenmangu Shrine. In Dazaifu-Tenmangu, which is the head temple of the shrines that enshrine Sugawara-no-Michizane (菅原道真公) in the country, “Shinkoshiki-Taisai” is performed every year from 21 to 25 on September. This autumn…

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This is the summer tradition of Japan! Western Japan Ohori Fireworks Display

Fireworks display is a feature of summer in Japan. This time, I am going to introduce the most famous fireworks in Fukuoka “Western Japan Ohori Fireworks Display (西日本大濠花火大会)”. It is performed at Ohori park (大濠公園) in Chuo-ward, Fukuoka city…

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Nagahama Ramen is here! Ganso Nagahamaya (元祖長浜屋) Tonkotsu Ramen!

It’s Ramen time! As you may already know Japanese people love ramen so much! and I know you love it too! This time, I’m going to introduce a ramen shop which spread the name of Nagahama ramen of Fukuoka nationwide.…

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Where to visit for the Cherry Blossoms in Fukuoka City? Sakura in 2016

The season of the cherry blossoms this year has come! It is Japanese culture to go out to see the cherry blossoms in the spring, and I love it too. I’m going to introduce you some of the best spots…

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It’s always super deals! Excellent 100 yen shop in Japan: Visited DAISO at Hakata bus terminal.

Since it opened stores a lot on abroad, I think many people have already known about “DAISO”. But how about their home in Japan? Is there any difference between Japan’s and the other countries’? This time, I went to 100…

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Stroll the night of Hakata city in Fukuoka!! Hakata Tomyo Watching 2015.

This time, I visited for “Hakata Tomyo Watching” that is the 21st in 2015. This was the first time for me to visit this event. The night of the city of Hakata was illuminated with warm light of Tomyo candles,…

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Beautiful landscape of Japan is here. Terraced rice fields (Tanada) in Ukiha!

The fields and the old good houses among the beautiful mountains can be called the Japanese original scenery. Such a place cannot be seen easily now unless we carry a foot from our own. Terraced rice fields (Tanada: 棚田) in…

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It’s not only wisteria, but Autumn leaves are also amazing! Autumn leaves in 2015 at Kawachi Fuji Garden!

This year of 2015, I’ve watched Autumn leaves in Kawachi-Fuji-Garden. Kawachi-Fuji-Garden is well known for wisteria flower. But it’s also known for locals as secret spot for autumn leaves. You can easily find some authentic photos of autumn leaves at…

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Christmas Season Has Come!　FUKUOKA CHRISTMAS WORLD 2015 IN THE CITY OF LIGHT・HAKATA

Finally it is the Christmas season. You can see the Christmas illuminations everywhere in Fukuoka where I live. “HIKARI-no-MACHI・HAKATA” (The city of light・Hakata) This time I visited Hakata station to see Christmas illumination. At Hakata station, the illumination is decorated…

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Over 700 hundred stalls gather! One of three major festivals in Hakata! Hakozakigu-Hojoya-Taisai (筥崎宮放生会大祭).

As written on the title, this time, I will introduce “Hojoe (放生会)”. It is called one of Hakata three major festivals (It is called “Hojoya” in Fukuoka). Hojoya is a religious event that has been held in shrines and temples…

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