Japanese Technology for the Islamic World: The CASIO Prayer Compass

  CASIO’s Islamic prayer compass watches seem to be gaining popularity in the Middle East. For Muslim people, five daily prayers are essential. This might not be an issue for Muslims as…

6 Secret Ingredients to Transform Regular Japanese Curry a Gorgeous One!

Japanese curry is loved by people regardless of ages in Japan, and it’s easy to make if you have Japanese curry roux and vegetables, meat, seafood or whatever you like,…

[Photoblog] Danjiri, the Decorative Portable Shrine

It seems this was the first occasion when Miki, the photographer saw Danjiri in Imai-cho!Taken during Imai-cho street walking event. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Japan’s Three Most Disappointing Sightseeing Spots

Traveling is fun. But an enjoyable journey is sometimes totally ruined by (very famous but nevertheless) unimpressive sightseeing spots. These let-downs probably cause you to exclaim “Whaaaat? Did I come…

[Photoblog] Cerebrate with Rope

People who have something to cerebrate are bound by the rope in the picture.Taken is Rope rituals in Yabe, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Marriage Hunting and Wedding Ceremony on Train! Why Not??

I previously covered stories about marriage hunting in Japan for a few times, and I think I wrote about marriage hunting on train, too, as far as I remember. Basically,…

[Photoblog] Rice Planting Rituals

We pray for good harvest and healthy growth of children during this ceremony.Cultivation dance performed by children is unique to this ceremony.  The ceremony is an ‘event for guardian deity…

Kawaii Slip-on Sneakers Look familiar…

  Take a look at these cute blue slip-on sneakers 😀 Do you notice anything special? Maybe the red trim with yellow half moon charm remind you of something… Yes!…

[Photoblog] Taisho Roman?

Taken at the approach of Kasuga Grand Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Dessert after Home-made Gyoza? Great Idea to Use Leftover Gyoza Papers!!

Have you ever made gyoza dumpling by yourself? If so, I trust how it feels when you fail to use the last few gyoza papers… but we don’t have to…

[Photoblog] Seven Princesses

Taken during Saikusa no Matsuri Festival. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

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