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Authorities eye taking back control of Mt. Fuji, from top to bottom

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Foreign ministry survey finds 45% of Japanese expats feeling lonely

on Jun 5

Gov’t selected clean-up initiatives take aim at littering tourists

on Jun 3

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Is the Dahlia imperialis your birthday flower?

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The challenge of AI in the current bear crisis

Konan-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata

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Chiba Prefecture Charms - experiental Boso no Mura

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on Nov 10

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Korean food at Aeon Mall

on Nov 10

Takada Park

Joetsu-shi, Niigata

Don't miss it in autumn, either

on Nov 10

Ramen Izakaya Boyoshi ラーメン居酒屋ボーヨシ

Noda-shi, Chiba

Loaded ramen served piping hot, tender chashu

TonetoEdo

on Nov 9

Starbucks Coffee - Kashiwa Takashimaya スターバックスコーヒー柏高島屋

Kashiwa-shi, Chiba

Pro tip - specify which Kashiwa Starbucks

TonetoEdo

on Nov 6

Seen as there was a good response to the same question for Ibaraki AND today is Oita Prefecture day (although they don't celebrate it), what is the first thing that comes to mind when I say "Oita Prefecture"? I have written a post about Oita Prefecture day with what I most associate with it, but I won't write it here so as not to influence your answer, but you can read the post here; https://www.city-cost.com/blogs/BigfamJapan/Mnv34-living_oita

1 hour ago

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What do you MOST associate with Ibaraki?

Just for fun - what is the very first thing that comes to mind when I say Ibaraki prefecture? Today, is Ibaraki prefecture day and when I was choosing what photo to use for the feature photo, one place came to mind instantly. I don't want to influence your answer so I won't mention it here, but you can check it out in the article: https://ww2.city-cost.com/blogs/BigfamJapan/GReVv-living_ibaraki_ushiku_shi_ibaraki

on Nov 13

6 Answers

Japanese names you love?

I blogged yesterday about this year's top baby names in Japan, and there was quite a focus on nature and calmness in the most popular picks. I was wondering if there are any Japanese names you love for the meaning behind them. Maybe you have a friend, coworker, or even family member with a beautiful name. I'd be happy to hear what it is, and why you like it so much!

on Nov 13

13 Answers

How often do you use chopsticks?

I have just written about "Chopstick Day". The second "Chopstick day" of the year! I am curious; how often do you use chopsticks? For every meal? Once a day? With certain meals only? Occasionally? Never!?