山崎 – Yamazaki Whisky 55
Japanese whisky, Yamazaki, is well-known around the world. Especially, “Yamazaki 55 year old” is known as a rare and most valuable Japanese …
花手水 – Hana Chōzu
There is a temple in Kyoto called Yanagidani Kannon Yōkokuji (柳谷観音楊谷寺) that started decorating chōzuya with flowers and leaves from their garden …
手水舎 – Chōzuya
Chōzuya is a hand and mouth cleansing spot in a Shinto shrine or a Buddhist temple. Usually it is placed near the …
成人 – Coming-of-Age
The government in Japan has decided to lower the age for becoming an adult. Currently the age is 20, but starting 4/1/22 …
寺と神社 – Temples & Shrines
Temples are for Buddhism, whereas Shintō shrines honor Shintō deity. Japanese people often say that you can make a wish at a …
初詣 – Hatsumōde
Hatsumōde is your first visit to a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine in the New Year. You generally wish for health and …
内藤多仲 – Tachū Naitō
The beautiful Tokyo Tower was designed by Tachū Naitō (1886 – 1970). Tachū Naitō is well-known for designing earthquake-resistant structures. When the …
渋谷駅 – Shibuya Station
In 1885 Shibuya Station was only on the Yamanote Line, and had an average of 34 users per day. At that time …
Tokyo Railway System
The number of railway lines in Tokyo is the highest in the world. There are 42 Japan Railway lines, 91 private lines …
一二三・詩 – Abe Siblings
Siblings Hifumi (23) and Uta Abe (21) both won gold medals in Judo at the 2020 Olympics. I wasn’t going to talk …