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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...
- 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...
- Renovation project for a "Hidden House on a Hill" (Part 1)Janury 14, 2023 Renovation project for a "Hidden House on a Hill" (Part 1) Renovation work has...
- HEISEI-CHO (平成町)Japanese cities and towns are divided into districts or neighborhoods, called: "CHO" (町). So, for ex...
- Natsushima Shell Mound (夏島貝塚, Natsushima KAI-ZUKA)Yokosuka City is located on the verdant and hilly Miura Peninsula, where people have been living for...
- Even the gorilla is surprised! Renovating a house with Japanese harmony -- "和" (Part 2)January 1, 2023 Even the gorilla is surprised! Renovating a house with Japanese harmony -- "和" (P...
- 京浜急行 "Keihin Kyuko" (or "Kei-Kyu")Yokosuka City is located on the Miura Peninsula and is the southernmost urban area of the huge Tokyo...
- 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 ...
- 花の国 (HANA NO KUNI)One special characteristic of Yokosuka City is that some of its large parks are located on land whic...
- "SHOCHU" (焼酎)A previous article about the beer-like mixed drink called "Hoppy" (see link at bottom) mentioned "SH...
- "Galley Honey Bee"Recently, a building which contains many restaurants and food stores, was re-opened in Yokosuka foll...
- Even the gorilla is surprised! Renovating a house with Japanese harmony -- "和" (WA)Even the gorilla is surprised! Renovating a house with Japanese harmony -- "和" (WA) Yokosuka's Sh...
- 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...
- BO-SAI (防災)Japan is made up of many islands, and there are mountainous areas with active volcanoes. So, seismic...
- "DON-BURI" (丼)There are many types of traditional foods prepared and eaten in Japan. For foreigners, there are som...
- A Port Market in the Sea BreezeA Port Market in the Sea Breeze A commercial facility with many shops called "Port Market", which...
- western Yokosuka (Akiya District)Yokosuka City straddles the Miura Peninsula, with its east coast facing busy Tokyo Bay, and its west...
- 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...
- DIY store "HOMES,"During or after a move into a Japanese house or apartment, there may be a need to buy furniture or d...
- Japanese Housing ComplexesIn Japan, there are many buildings, of all sizes, which contain multiple dwelling units. They are ca...
- 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...
- "The Honch,"After moving to the Yokosuka area, one of the places you are likely to hear about is "The Honch," wh...
- 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 "...
- 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...
- MATSURI ( 祭り )All over Japan, during different times of the year, large and small festivals occur. In Japanese, a ...
- Verny ParkIn Yokosuka City, along the Tokyo Bay waterfront, there is a nice French-themed park, with a seaside...
- "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...
- OSHI-IRE (押し入れ)Most Japanese dwellings will have one or more rooms which are "traditional style" (和室, WA-SHITSU), w...
- "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...
- 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...
