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Medical care in YokosukaMedical care is available in Yokosuka, both inside the Navy base (CFAY) and out in town.  U.S. Naval...
Japanese sleeping bed: Futon (布団)In this article we will take a look at the way of traditional Japanese sleeping.  Western style beds...
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Get to know about Yokosuka!Yokosuka has a less populated western coastal district, which faces Sagami Bay (with great views of ...
New House with rooftop tower-room -- Like a pointy hat  (Part 1)Hello! I am Rashid, a newcomer who joined the company in September. Currently, construction of a ...
Living in Japan
Features of Japanese house🏠 The cooler fall weather has arrived in the Yokosuka City and Miura Peninsula areas.  It follows a re...
New construction project -- Western-style house on high ground🏰 (Part 3)New construction project -- Western-style house on high ground  (Part 3) A new house for future r...
New construction house in Mabori Kaigan (Part 1) ~Enchanted by a chic appearance~New construction house in Mabori Kaigan (Part 1) ~Enchanted by a chic appearance~ Hello! I'm N...
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"Tomyo-Do" history in YokosukaWay back in the year 1603, the top leader of Japan, called 将軍 "Shogun", established a new capitol ci...
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Fireworks: Yokosuka City on 15 October 2023The Japanese word for fireworks is 花火 (Hana-bi), 花 = flower and 火 = fire.  As you can see, the combi...
Family restaurant: "Fami-Resu" (ファミレス)In this article we will look at a restaurant which is also well-known in America, called "Denny's". ...
Politeness (Tate-mae:建前) in JapanThis article will offer a brief overview of "politeness" in Japan.  One of the things foreign visito...
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"Umi Kaze Koen"(うみかぜ公園)Among the parks and recreation areas in Yokosuka, there is a unique place called "Umi Kaze Koen" -- ...
New construction project -- Western-style house on high ground🏰 (Part 2)As the season changes and we move into September, the autumn breeze can begin to be gradually felt -...
Living in Japan
"Base properties"In this article, we will take a brief look at the unique housing market in Yokosuka City and the sur...
Japanese Summer Vacation This article is being written in mid-August, a time during which many Japanese people enjoy summer v...
Sounds of summer in JapanSummertime in Japan is very warm and humid.  During periods of really hot days, the government will ...
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Introducing HayamaIn previous articles on our Staff Blog, we briefly introduced the scenic & laid-back west coast area...
Japanese highway systemWhen you start living in your new house or apartment in the Yokosuka City or Miura Peninsula area, y...
Japanese food: Shabu-shabu" (しゃぶしゃぶ).In a previous article (linked below), we briefly introduced Japan's meat barbecue restaurants (焼肉屋 "...
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"Saru-shima" (猿島) -Monkey Island!The only remaining naturally-formed island in Tokyo Bay is located right offshore the eastern coast ...
Living in Japan
Fish cookerIn a previous article (linked below) we introduced a cooking appliance which is found in most Japane...
Summer season is coming!!As the annual rainy season (Tsu-yu 梅雨 ) comes to an end during early/mid-July, the generally cool an...
Living in Japan
Typhoons (台風)Starting in late-spring and continuing through early-autumn, there are occasional instances of high ...
A public festival (called 祭り, "Matsuri") In Japanese culture, there is a tradition & practice, since ancient times, of people from a neighbor...
The flow of time & Harmony between pine tree and house -- New construction project (Part 1) Construction of a new house, using Japanese style & design commenced at a site in Yokosuka's Mabori ...
Living in Japan
Size & characteristics of the Japanese houseOne of the things which must be thought about carefully while making a plan to move to Japan, is fur...
Renovation Project Number 2 -- The hidden house up on a hillA property owner who inherited a house, wanted to convert, and then rent, it to U.S. military-relate...
Living in Japan
Dehumidifier/Electric fanIn the Yokosuka City and Miura Peninsula areas, the end of May and early-June is when several weeks ...
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Train lined: Keihin Kyuko (or Keikyu) and Japan Railways (JR)Passenger trains are a great way to travel to almost anywhere in Japan.  The advantages of riding th...
Japanese National Defense Academy (NDA)Yokosuka City is the site of a large naval harbor, which is shared by the U.S. Navy (USN) and Japan ...
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