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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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BO-SAI (防災)Japan is made up of many islands, and there are mountainous areas with active volcanoes. So, seismic...
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"DON-BURI" (丼)There are many types of traditional foods prepared and eaten in Japan. For foreigners, there are som...
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A Port Market in the Sea BreezeA Port Market in the Sea Breeze
A commercial facility with many shops called "Port Market", which...
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western Yokosuka (Akiya District)Yokosuka City straddles the Miura Peninsula, with its east coast facing busy Tokyo Bay, and its west...
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TOKO-NO-MA (床の間)In this article, we will look at a "special spot" which is located in a traditional Japanese "WA-SHI...
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DIY store "HOMES,"During or after a move into a Japanese house or apartment, there may be a need to buy furniture or d...
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Japanese Housing ComplexesIn Japan, there are many buildings, of all sizes, which contain multiple dwelling units. They are ca...
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Yokosuka's amazing ”Old Faithful" springs, called: HASHIRI-MIZU (走水)In this article, we will take a look at Yokosuka's amazing ”Old Faithful" springs, called: HASHIRI-M...
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"The Honch,"After moving to the Yokosuka area, one of the places you are likely to hear about is "The Honch," wh...
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The meaning of LDK is: Living (room), Dining (room), and KitchenYokosuka City and the Miura Peninsula are located about an hour's drive south of Tokyo, which is a "...
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OMOI-TATSU GA KICHI-NICHI ( 思い立ったが吉日 )Life is full of challenges and situations where one has to figure out what to do. For example, movin...
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MATSURI ( 祭り )All over Japan, during different times of the year, large and small festivals occur. In Japanese, a ...
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Verny ParkIn Yokosuka City, along the Tokyo Bay waterfront, there is a nice French-themed park, with a seaside...
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"Hoppy" (ホッピー.) In this article we are going to introduce a mixed drink, which is very popular in Yokosuka's pubs, o...
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OSHI-IRE (押し入れ)Most Japanese dwellings will have one or more rooms which are "traditional style" (和室, WA-SHITSU), w...
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"Navy Curry Rice" (海軍カレー Kaigun Curry) In recent years, Yokosuka has turned "Navy Curry Rice" (海軍カレー Kaigun Curry) into one of its main tou...
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YATO (谷戸) -- 谷/YA = valley and 戸/TOThe Miura Peninsula, on which Yokosuka City is located, is full of hills and valleys. This type of t...
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"Saizeriya"A few months ago, we introduced "FAMI-RESU", which is a Japanese term for "Family Restaurant" (see t...
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町内会 CHO-NAI-KAIIn this article we will take a look at a Japanese proverb about cooperation. Japan is a group-orient...
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Commodore Matthew Perry and the "Black Ships"There is a large U.S. Navy base located in Yokosuka City. It is officially called: Commander Fleet A...
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Gas stoves and stove grillsIn this article, we are going to take a closer look at how a lot of Japanese do their cooking in the...
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焼肉屋 (YAKI NIKU YA)Japan is famous for its culinary culture and traditions -- it is a foodies paradise. Being an island...
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平和中央公園 ("Heiwa Chuo Koen" or Central Peace Park, in English.) Yokosuka City straddles the Miura Peninsula, with its less-populated west coast facing Sagami Bay wi...
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how to live in your Japanese home:laundryThe summer weather in the Yokosuka City and Miura Peninsula areas is warm and humid, and this causes...
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New Hinode-Cho House Project (Part 3)July 21, 2022
New Hinode-Cho House Project (Part 3)
Our large rental house, intended for U.S. ...
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初心忘れるべからず (Shoshin Wasureru bekarazu)The Japanese have a saying which goes as follows: 初心忘れるべからず (Shoshin Wasureru bekarazu). "Shoshin" =...
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history of YokosukaYokosuka is the largest city located on the Miura Peninsula, with a population of just under 400,000...
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"Coaska Bayside Stores"In addition to the traditional shopping streets, or SHOTEN-GAI (商店街), there are many other stores an...
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KAITEN-SUSHI (回転寿司)Sliced raw fish placed on a small cake of rice, or SUSHI (寿司), has become a well-known and popular f...