Sakaki (Cleyera japonica) on the household Shinto altar

Flowers bloomed to Sakaki (Cleyera japonica) on the household Shinto altar. The size of buds are around 1.5mm and the flowers are around 2-3 […]

The cherry blossom season has come in Japan!

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As Japanese sake is made from only rice and water, these 2 elements are the most important. There is a good Japanese sake (rice wine/nihonsh […]

Swallows come to Japan at the end of spring, and they spend a summer and raise chicks. They usually build a nest of mud and grasses around h […]

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In early April, sakura, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the Kanto region. Their beautiful appearance attracts many people. If you c […]

The cerry blossomes are almost full bloom! Pictures are HERE! Related posts: Sakura (cherry blossoms) 2014 The foliage season has come! Hana […]