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Updated the blog:Udon NoodlesUpdated the blog:Udon Noodles A previous article in our company's Staff Blog briefly introduced a f...
Suka-janThere is a popular & iconic clothing item in Japan which has its roots in late-1940s Yokosuka.  It i...
"Eho-maki" (恵方巻)During the first week of February, Japanese people will celebrate a special festival day called "Set...
Downtown Apartments and CondosThis article will briefly look at what it is like to live in an apartment in Yokosuka City.  For man...
Year of the Snake ProverbsAccording to the traditional Oriental zodiac calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Snake (巳年).  This ani...
"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...
"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...
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...
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...
Some Tips for Driving in JapanA previous Staff Blog article (linked below) briefly described Japan's roads and highways, including...
Tabe-ho-daiJapan has recently become a magnet for tourism, with vacationers from foreign countries arriving in ...
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...
Hungry tigerIn modern times, Japanese people have come to eat more meat along with their vegetable-heavy diets. ...
EquinoxThere are four distinct seasons in Japan, and as the seasons change, festivals and special events ar...
RamenFor those who have never tried it, one way to describe the very popular food item called "RAMEN" (ラー...