サンマ – Mackerel Pike
Mackerel pike is one of the most popular fish in Japan and is called “sanma (サンマ)” in Japanese. Sanma tastes best in …
クリスマスの和菓子 – Christmas Wagashi
Wagashi or traditional Japanese sweets with non-traditional theme, Christmas. ? Lovely ?
紅葉 – Maple Leaf
Japanese Maple leaves are one of the most symbolic images of autumn for Japanese people. Chestnuts are used in lots of autumn …
三島神社の金木犀 – Mishima Shrine Kinmokusei
Mishima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shizuoka, Japan. The Kinmokusei tree has been designated as a natural monument of Japan since …
Japanese Items
My student wanted to translate a Japanese snack package that she received in her “Kawaii box”.
「まいう～」- “Ma-i-u”
This is a clip from Japanese TV show “メレンゲの気持ち”. This guy “Ishi-chan” is well-known for saying “ma-i-u~~~” which is coming from …
ホタルイカ – Firefly Squid
Firefly squid live in deep sea, and I don’t think they can be found around the U.S. As far as around Japan, …
Sakura Strawberry Drinks
An early spring special for Starbucks in Japan is sakura (cherry blossom) strawberry flavor. They have both latte and frappuccino versions that …
ラテアート – Café Latte Art
In Japan café latte art is 3D!!!
栗 – Chestnuts
From September through October is the season to harvest chestnuts in Japan. While chestnuts are not particularly popular in the U.S., they …