Spring vacation for students started! Most schools in Japan have a three-semester system and the new semester starts at the beginning of April. Students in Japan usually have 3 kinds of vacation in Spring, Summer, and Winter. The duration of each holiday is different for each season. How about workers??! Luckily, long vacation is also […]
Have you ever seen this plant? This plant is a wild and edible plant called ‘Fukinoto’ in Japanese. It is said to grow mostly in Japan, China, and Korea. When it starts growing, it means spring is coming. Also in spring, cherry blossom is one of the famous flowers because it represents the spring in […]
Soy sauce and miso play very important roles in Japanese cuisine. They are indispensable when we make Japanese dishes at home. Soy sauce and miso are made from soybeans, but each product has different mixtures. Soy sauce is mixed with soybeans, flour, and salt. Miso is mixed with soybeans, rice or barley, and salt. It […]
‘Gangi BAR ZAiGO’ is the bar with prepared English menu! It is located just next to Nakani, Sushi restaurant that I had introduced last time. It is a great place if you are keen to have many kinds of cocktails! The chef will make good ones for you. There are more than […]
Do you want an English menu at Sushi restaurant in Joetsu？ Here is one of the great sushi restaurants called ’Nakani’. It is near Takada station and just 5 minute’s walk from there! You can choose your food preferences with pictures and explanation in English! There are not only sushi, sashimi, but also some […]
Hi! Nice to meet you! Welcome to my blog. I’m Asami. I live in Joetsu city, Niigata prefecture. Do you live in Joetsu city, too? These days many people from foreign countries come to Japan and some of them working here. If you live here, you’ll feel four seasons clearly and be fascinated. In my blog, […]
