Staff Blog

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 ...
Area Guide
Y-DeckYokosuka City is situated on the Miura Peninsula, with its west coast facing Sagami Bay (with views ...
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...
Area Guide
Kannonzaki Nature MuseumKannonzaki Park is located a short distance by car south of Yokosuka Navy Base (CFAY).  The park fac...
Hungry tigerIn modern times, Japanese people have come to eat more meat along with their vegetable-heavy diets. ...
Living in Japan
GomiOne recurring chore which comes along with living in a Japanese house or apartment is taking out the...
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...
Living in Japan
AKIYAThis article will take a brief look at the problem of empty, abandoned homes -- called: AKIYA (空き家)....
Living in Japan
Bo-han PatrolWhile living in your rental home in Yokosuka City or elsewhere in the Miura Peninsula area, during t...
Area Guide
Yokosuka's Iris GardenThe Kinugasa District of Yokosuka City is a unique and historical area, which has some interesting f...
Living in Japan
Loss of Electric PowerDuring summer and early-autumn large cyclonic storms called typhoons (台風) approach Japan, bringing h...
Area Guide
Facts About Yokosuka CityThis article will take a brief look at some facts about Yokosuka City.  A couple of related backgrou...
Living in Japan
How to use the air conditionerTo the customer How to use the air conditioner Japan has a temperate humid climate, but in rec...
Living in Japan
Convenience StoresWherever you happen to live in the Yokosuka City or Miura Peninsula areas, there likely is a conveni...
Ton-katsuOn our company's webpage there is a Staff Blog which contains many short articles about Japanese hou...
Living in Japan
SlippersIt is a pretty well-known fact that upon entering a Japanese dwelling, one's shoes must be removed. ...
Yoji Juku GoYoji Juku Go Coming to live in Japan, one of the first things to notice is the writing system, wh...
Area Guide
Shiyaku-sho Mae KoenLocated a short walk from the main gate of Yokosuka Navy Base (CFAY) is an open paved space called "...
Living in Japan
Electricity BillsTaking care of utilities bills nowadays has become pretty easy.  For example, you can pay at conveni...
Connecting to the Future in Tsurugaoka -- Construction of New House for U.S. Military-related Customers (Part 1) Connecting to the Future in Tsurugaoka -- Construction of New House for U.S. Military-related Custom...
Bon OdoriSummer weather in Yokosuka City and the Miura Peninsula tends to be uncomfortably hot and humid duri...
Living in Japan
Relax at the Beach During the hot Japanese summers, many people will visit beaches for swimming, recreation, and relaxa...
Living in Japan
Wallpaper In the rooms of many rental houses and apartments which our company manages, wallpaper instead of pa...
Living in Japan
100 Yen Store in JapanYokosuka Navy Base (CFAY) is uniquely located right next to a vibrant downtown commercial district. ...
Beer garden in JapanIn huge crowded urban areas like Tokyo and Yokohama, the amount of green space is relatively limited...
Area Guide
YY Nori-mono FestivalVerny "Rose Garden" Park is located a short walking distance north of Yokosuka Navy Base (CFAY), adj...
Living in Japan
Rainy season begins soon!The month of June in the Yokosuka City and Miura Peninsula areas is a time of seasonal transition, w...
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