When I borrow books at a library, I sometimes find scribbled ones. A previous reader marked on an important part or something; although scribbling on public books is not allowed….

  Next month, a new comedy film called “Shodo Girls” will be released in Japan. Shodo means Japanese calligraphy, and literally, the film is about high school girls enliven their…

  Stone Church posted by (C)レグシス   This domino effect like Stone Church is in Karuizawa, a mountain resort in [W:Nagano Prefecture]. Stone Church was designed by KendricK Kellogg, an…

    You know flip book right? In Japan we call it “para para manga”. I think it’s basically an original form of animation.   The other day, “Para Para…

Japanese handwork crafts are broadly appreciated in the world. The other day, I found a perfect example of fine crafts on a blog. That is wire art!   The following…

    On Sunday March 21, I went to MOE HAKU 2010 held in Makuhari-Messe, [W:Chiba Prefecture]. Actually, I didn’t know what the event was about but it was an…

(This is the second part. To read the part 1, click HERE) Besides his autobiography, more of Kitano is revealed in France. At the Centre Pompidou, special screening of his…

    Since you are visiting this blog, I think you are familiar with Japanese food but do you know tamago kake gohan (egg sauce over rice)? [note] Recently, it’s…

  Odaiba Water Illumination Committee presents “Uminohoshi (The Star of the Sea)” is held at Odaiba Kaihin Park in Minato-ku, Tokyo from March 20 to April 11.   This water…

  JAPAN Style previously introduced a Japanese fast fashion company, UNIQLO. Since it operates in various countries, you may be familiar with it.   When you go to the UNIQLO’s…

  Michael Jackson’s DVD “THIS IS IT” was sold really well here in Japan too. The promotion poster is everywhere in town, but I never expected to see it at…