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"Saizeriya"A few months ago, we introduced "FAMI-RESU", which is a Japanese term for "Family Restaurant" (see t...
町内会 CHO-NAI-KAIIn this article we will take a look at a Japanese proverb about cooperation. Japan is a group-orient...
Area Guide
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...
Living in Japan
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...
焼肉屋 (YAKI NIKU YA)Japan is famous for its culinary culture and traditions -- it is a foodies paradise. Being an island...
Area Guide
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...
Living in Japan
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...
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. ...
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...
Area Guide
"Coaska Bayside Stores"In addition to the traditional shopping streets, or SHOTEN-GAI (商店街), there are many other stores an...
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...
TATAMI (畳) In a previous article, we described the TATAMI (畳) woven-rush (straw) mat, which is used as flooring...
"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...
"Tomorrow is another day."There are times when, despite being prepared and making good efforts, things just don't go as well a...
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...
Area Guide
MIKASA (三笠)Located in Yokosuka City is a famous and historic battleship from Japan's old Imperial Navy, which i...
Area Guide
Maborikaigan poolMaborikaigan pool is opened from July 1st Friday . It will open until early September .
Living in Japan
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
SHOTEN-GAI (商店街)In an earlier article, we briefly explained about the traditional shopping streets, or SHOTEN-GAI (商...
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...
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...
順風満帆 (JUN-PU MAN-PAN)There are times in our lives when things do not go smoothly, unplanned requirements suddenly arise, ...
Area Guide
soleil no okaHave you been to soleil no oka?? It is a very large park. There is a lot of playground equipme...
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