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Year of the Snake ProverbsAccording to the traditional Oriental zodiac calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Snake (巳年). This ani...
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Hi No Yo-jinA previous article reported on a group of volunteers who walk around the neighborhood checking thing...
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Connecting to the Future in Tsurugaoka (Part 2)Construction of New House for U.S. Military-related Customers (Part 2)
It has been a while ...
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"Eto" (干支) and "Hatsu-mode" (初詣). In Japanese culture there is a traditional zodiac calendar in which the years are represented by ani...
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"Nenmatsu-Nenshi" (年末年始), which means "Year-end & Year-begin")In Japan, at the end of the year, there is a time called "Nenmatsu-Nenshi" (年末年始), which means "Year...
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The Winter Solstice. 冬至 (To-Ji)December 21, 2024, is the day of the Winter Solstice. It is not celebrated as a national holiday, bu...
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Introducing the historic Kinugasa district of Yokosuka CityIn this article we will take a brief look at the historic (衣笠) Kinugasa District in Yokosuka City. ...
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Tsukuihama Tourist FarmYokosuka City is located on the verdant Miura Peninsula, which is famous for farms which grow delici...
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A "Lively" New Construction House in Shonan Takatori (Part 1) A "Lively" New Construction House in Shonan Takatori (Part 1)
The details about this proje...
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A Relaxing Natural House (Part 1)We have started a new construction project in Yokosuka's Mabori Kaigan suburb.
The property had p...
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The cool sunny days of November are very enjoyable... November in Japan is a time when the cooler weather finally arrives, and people become aware that th...
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Some Tips for Driving in JapanA previous Staff Blog article (linked below) briefly described Japan's roads and highways, including...
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Tabe-ho-daiJapan has recently become a magnet for tourism, with vacationers from foreign countries arriving in ...
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Y-DeckYokosuka City is situated on the Miura Peninsula, with its west coast facing Sagami Bay (with views ...
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Kotowaza 雨だれ石を穿つ (AMA-DA-RE ISHI WO UGATSU)When carrying out a plan or working through daily challenges and chores, it is important to not give...
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Kannonzaki Nature MuseumKannonzaki Park is located a short distance by car south of Yokosuka Navy Base (CFAY). The park fac...
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Hungry tigerIn modern times, Japanese people have come to eat more meat along with their vegetable-heavy diets. ...
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GomiOne recurring chore which comes along with living in a Japanese house or apartment is taking out the...
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EquinoxThere are four distinct seasons in Japan, and as the seasons change, festivals and special events ar...
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RamenFor those who have never tried it, one way to describe the very popular food item called "RAMEN" (ラー...
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AKIYAThis article will take a brief look at the problem of empty, abandoned homes -- called: AKIYA (空き家)....
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Bo-han PatrolWhile living in your rental home in Yokosuka City or elsewhere in the Miura Peninsula area, during t...
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Yokosuka's Iris GardenThe Kinugasa District of Yokosuka City is a unique and historical area, which has some interesting f...
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Loss of Electric PowerDuring summer and early-autumn large cyclonic storms called typhoons (台風) approach Japan, bringing h...
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Facts About Yokosuka CityThis article will take a brief look at some facts about Yokosuka City. A couple of related backgrou...
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How to use the air conditionerTo the customer
How to use the air conditioner
Japan has a temperate humid climate, but in rec...
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Convenience StoresWherever you happen to live in the Yokosuka City or Miura Peninsula areas, there likely is a conveni...
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Ton-katsuOn our company's webpage there is a Staff Blog which contains many short articles about Japanese hou...
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SlippersIt is a pretty well-known fact that upon entering a Japanese dwelling, one's shoes must be removed. ...
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Yoji Juku GoYoji Juku Go
Coming to live in Japan, one of the first things to notice is the writing system, wh...