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Today’s Japan Photo: Ozouni お雑煮

January 4, 2012

For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be sampling one of the common dishes that is eaten during the Japanese New [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Massive Kagami Mochi 鏡餅

January 3, 2012

For Today’s Japan Photo, we shall take a look at a massive Kagami Mochi that is being offered to the [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Praying In The Year

January 2, 2012

It is tradition that on New Year’s Day many, most Japanese visit a Shinto Shrine and pray for good luck [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Momotarou Manhole Cover

December 30, 2011

For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at this very interesting manhole cover spotted in Okayama Prefecture that features [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Wendy’s Japan Relaunched

December 29, 2011

Two years ago, I reported that Wendy’s Japan had closed down all of its 71 stores in Japan. For Today’s [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Packing the Fukubukuro

December 28, 2011

We are in the final week of 2012 and while many are busy planning the year end celebrations, departmental stores [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Katori Buta 蚊取り豚

December 27, 2011

For Today’s Japan Photo, we shall take a look at these really cute and nifty ceremic pigs that are known [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Kinkaku-ji White Makeover

December 26, 2011

The Kinkaku-ji [金閣寺] is a one of the most popular historic building in Japan due to its golden pavillion which are [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Caretta Shiodome Blue Forest

December 23, 2011

For Today’s Japan Photo, we return to Caretta Shiodome, Tokyo to admire the beautful “Blue Forest”. The blue forest comprises of [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Japan Goes Gaga

December 22, 2011

For Today’s Japan Photo, we see troves of “little monsters” going wild as they welcome America Pop Diva Lady Gaga [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Omotesando Christmas Illumination

December 21, 2011

After viewing the beautiful Christmas tree at Omotesando Hills yesterday, we continue our Today’s Japan Photo tour of Omotesando street and enjoy [...]

Today’s Japan Photo: Omotesando Hills Christmas

December 20, 2011

For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at this beautiful Christmas tree that is found in Omotesando Hills,  a famous luxurious shopping [...]