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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...

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TATAMI (畳) In a previous article, we described the TATAMI (畳) woven-rush (straw) mat, which is used as flooring...

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"pub culture" In England, a place to go after work and relax with friends is a Public House or Pub; in the U.S., t...

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"Tomorrow is another day."There are times when, despite being prepared and making good efforts, things just don't go as well a...

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History continually accumulates on the land -- Building a new house in Mabori Kaigan, where a family can gather together in spacious rooms, and with a specially-designed kitchen-dining area (Part 1)May 28, 2022
History continually accumulates on the land -- Building a new house in Mabori Kaigan...

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MIKASA (三笠)Located in Yokosuka City is a famous and historic battleship from Japan's old Imperial Navy, which i...

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Maborikaigan poolMaborikaigan pool is opened from July 1st Friday . It will open until early September .

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お手洗い (O-TEH-ARA-EE, washroom)In today's article, we will explain about the small room in most Japanese houses which contains a to...

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Refer a friend proggram☆★☆★REFER A FRIEND PROGGRAM★☆★☆
If you introduce your friend to us and that person makes contract w...

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Our "Sparkling New" Hinode-Cho House Project (Part 2)May 31, 2022
Our "Sparkling New" Hinode-Cho House Project (Part 2)
We consulted with a propert...

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O-FURO (お風呂)In today's article about dwelling in a Japanese house, we will take a look at the special room which...

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oyako-don 親子丼 (chicken and egg topping)We may think of "fast food" as something that has only been developed and served in Western countrie...

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虻蜂取らず (ABU HACHI TORA-ZU)Moving from one house to another is a complicated process, and involves many actions and details -- ...

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air conditionersIt is expected that there will be a shortage of air conditioners this summer.
Let's test run the ...

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SHOTEN-GAI (商店街)In an earlier article, we briefly explained about the traditional shopping streets, or SHOTEN-GAI (商...

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The rainy season is called TSUYU (梅雨)During late-May, here in the Yokosuka City & Miura Peninsula area, the days start getting warmer, an...

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Our "Big House" (1,915 sq ft) project report (Part 1)May 4, 2022
Our "Big House" (1,915 sq ft) project report (Part 1)
We have been expectantly mov...

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順風満帆 (JUN-PU MAN-PAN)There are times in our lives when things do not go smoothly, unplanned requirements suddenly arise, ...

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soleil no okaHave you been to soleil no oka??
It is a very large park.
There is a lot of playground equipme...