Coronavirus pandemic took viewing Nou(the one of Japanese traditional performance) play and a trip to eat fugu(fish known as gourmet food), and Ikebana lessons, all plans from my schedule in spring. During social confusion caused in Japan like other countries, seasons has changed as cherry blossoms came into full bloom and young leaves has appeared … [Read more…]
In Japan they look up the sky to find the beautiful moon at Autumn night. It is the season we can enjoy the beautiful sky and the moon. But we missed “Tyusyu-no-meigetsu” in September this year, which is said to be the most beautiful moon in a year, because of a typhoon. Japanese associate the … [Read more…]
Japan has a variety of pottery and porcelain. On my dining table there are plates and bowls came from all over Japan. In the beginning of May we have holidays called “the golden week”, and we had especially the long holiday this year because of celebration for Reiwa Tenno‘s accession to the throne. During the … [Read more…]
This weekend I visited Hakata island in Setonaikai (Inland sea of Japan) with my husband. The land of Japan is consist of some islands, and setonaikai is the very large inland sea located between Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku island. Honshu is the biggest island and cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto are located in it. There … [Read more…]
For Japanese people live on tatami floor, kotatsu is a special low table covered with kotatsu futon and gets people together as a warm and comfortable place in winter. When you put your foot in it, an electric heater(used to be coals) warms you and makes you sleepy. You would have a long long nap. … [Read more…]
In the old Japanese calendar, February 1 is the first day of spring. It is actually very cold in February, the most cold month through a year here. We do Setsubun event on the day, and throw beans wishing happiness and health. At a Japanese food restaurant around the day, you may see the dish … [Read more…]