BEAUTIFUL GOLD LEAF IS SOMETHING YOU MUST SEE. Kinpaku, gold leaf is dominantly produced in Ishikawa. The reason is mainly weather

Construction of Kanazawa castle was finished in 16th century by Toshiie Maeda, the lord of Noto. The castle is known for its well architectu

If you have a plan of going Ishikawa prefecture, "Senmaida" should be in your options. It is located in Wajima city where is known

LIFE IS SHORT, TIME WHEN TRAVELING, EVEN SHORTER. What makes trip better is wondering around and popping into every shops that looks intere

A folding fan is called "sensu" in Japan. It is often used as an accessory for kimono and daily use is totally OK. (Personally, I

Konpeito is sugar candy brought by Portuguese in 16th century. It is crystal of sugar. Forming a crystallization of sugar is impossible when

Food replica.It is a replica of food that is made from plastic, wax, resin or similar materials. Its purpose is to represent dishes or food

In Kawagoe city (Saitama prefecture), "Sulab" has set up Kendama shop and cafe where Kendama players gather up from all over the w

Kit-Kat. Worldwide product you'd see this product all over the world. Did you know Nestle Japan sales variety of flavors specially limit

The word "samurai" is originated from a word "saburau", meaning "to serve". So, all samurai were bureaucrats. 

What is "Sumo"? Sumo (sumo wrestling) is a professional and competitive wrestling sport where 2 rikishi (sumo wrestler) attempt to

"Gyu-don" is something you need to try in Japan unless you are a vegetarian. It is a bowl of rice ("don", short for donb

Short on budget? That's ME when I'm traveling. I'd rather spend on food and things to buy in a strange land, yes I would. Unless

1. Origin of the language.Origin of the Japanese language has been a subject discussed by linguists but no definite proof has not been found

Senbei is a type of rice crackers, very traditional. Except for ones that has lots of sugar, they tends to be low calories, so much healthie