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DEPA-CHIKA (デパ地下)When it comes to U.S. and Japanese military facilities in Japan, Yokosuka Navy Base is pretty unique...
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The character 百/hyaku = one hundred, 発/hatsu = shots, and 中/chu = hitsMoving from one dwelling to another is a complicated process and requires planning and execution of ...
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Special types of Japanese furnitureIn previous articles, which you can find in our webpage "Staff Blog", we explained some things about...
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Popular Alcohol in Japan:"Highball"A popular alcoholic beverage nowadays in Japan is simple cocktail called: ハイボール or"Highball". It can...
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Even the gorilla is surprised! Renovating a house with Japanese harmony -- "WA/和" (Part 3)March 3, 2023 -- House Rebuilding Project
Even the gorilla is surprised! Renovating a house with ...
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銭あるときは銭なき日を思え (ZENI ARU TOKI WA ZENI NAKIHI WO OMO-E).There is a well-worn proverb in Japan which goes as follows: 銭あるときは銭なき日を思え (ZENI ARU TOKI WA ZENI NA...
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Onigiri, a very popular comfort food in JapanIn this article, we will take a look at a very popular Japanese comfort food, which in the West is c...
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automatic vending machines ( 自動販売機 JIDO HANBAI KI )When driving or walking around in Yokosuka City and the Miura Peninsula areas, it is easy to notice ...
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"SHOCHU" (焼酎)A previous article about the beer-like mixed drink called "Hoppy" (see link at bottom) mentioned "SH...
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住めば都 -- "SUME-BA MIYAKO"In this article, we will look at an old Japanese saying about life and shelter. It is: 住めば都 -- "SUME...
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"DON-BURI" (丼)There are many types of traditional foods prepared and eaten in Japan. For foreigners, there are som...