January 14, 2021: One week has passed since the state of emergency was declared.

Hello, everyone.The state of emergency declared by the government on January 7 Today, one week has passed.Coronavirus infections have been on the rise nationwide since then. Unfortunately, the spread of the infection has not been halted.As usual, I used the translation app "Deepl" to write this, so …

A state of emergency has been declared in Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, and Kanagawa.

Hello, everyone.Prime Minister Suga opened the Headquarters for Countermeasures against New Coronavirus Infections at the Prime Minister's Office and declared a state of emergency based on the New Coronavirus Special Measures Law for Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa prefectures.As usual, I used t…

How to spend the New Year in Japan

Hello, everyone.Today I would like to write about the Japanese New Year.In Japan, the period from January 1st to the 3rd, which comes after the new year, is called “Sanganichi". Many Japanese may know the term but may not be able to clearly answer its meaning. In this article, I will explain about t…

The History and Meaning of Osechi, a Traditional New Year's Dish

Hello, everyone.In Japan, when the New Year arrives, traditional dishes called "Osechi" are served on the family dining table. Today's Osechi is a blend of Japanese and Western styles, and can be purchased as frozen food through mail order.As usual, I used the translation app "Deepl" to write this, …

"Toshikoshi-soba," a culture of eating soba at the end of the year.

Hello, everyone.Soba is a familiar part of the Japanese diet. This article explains the history and meaning of "Toshikoshi-soba," a culture of eating soba at the end of the year.As usual, I used the translation app "Deepl" to write this, so please forgive any grammar mistakes😅 History of Toshikoshi-…

Year-end cleaning. The meaning and origin that even Japanese people don't know

Hello, everyone.In Japan, there is a culture of cleaning at the end of the year to welcome the New Year. My friend who lives overseas told me that there is no particular culture of cleaning at the end of the year.So I tried to find out why they started cleaning at the end of the year in Japan.As usu…

New Year's Greeting and the Chinese Zodiac in Japanese Culture

Hello, everyone.Today is December 28th, the last day of work for the year 2020.This year started with the coronavirus and ended with the coronavirus. The infection is spreading all over the world, but a vaccine has been developed, so I hope it will be under control by 2021.As usual, I used the trans…

Do they decorate the Christmas tree on December 26th in Japan?

Hello, everyone.It is now 0:30 on December 26th.And I'm in front of Takashimaya, a department store.As usual, I used the translation app "Deepl" to write this, so please forgive any grammar mistakes😅For some reason, there are craftsmen putting up the tree even though Christmas is over on December 25…

Merry Christmas 2020 from Tokyo

Hello, everyone.Today is Christmas. How are you spending your time?As usual, I used the translation app "Deepl" to write this, so please forgive any grammar mistakes😅I was in Ginza for work. The streets of Ginza were decorated with Christmas decorations, but they seemed to be a little more subdued t…

Are amphibious planes destined to be lost?

Hello, everyone.Today's theme is about Japan's amphibious planes.As usual, I used the translation app "Deepl" to write this, so please forgive any grammar mistakes😅Until the mid-1960s, there were regular flights from Itami Airport flying to Nanki-Shirahama and Niihama. As airport development progres…

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Nice to meet you all.Please allow me to introduce myself first. My nationality is Japanese, and I am a normal father with two children. My hobby is traveling. Currently, I am running a travel agency in Tokyo.To tell you the truth, I can hardly speak English. I write this blog using the translation a…

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