Today, I’ll tell you how to dispose of garbage in Joetsu city. We have some rules to sort your garbage. Joetsu city distributes a garbage calendar which tells us when and how each home in our city. I will tell you the way to dispose of them. The days and how are different up to […]
Today, I’ll tell you basic bicycle rules in Niigata prefecture. Please pay attention to the rules when you ride a bike. Basically, if a road is separated for cars and people, you have to run on the left side of roadways. If there’s a specific traffic sign that allows you to ride a bike on […]
Kappa is one of the most famous traditional monsters (Yōkai) in Japan. In shintō, Kappa is considered to be a water deity. In Japanese Buddhism, on the other hand, it is considered to be a kind of a hungry ogre. It is said that Kappa used to live in rivers, ponds or swamps as it’s a type […]
The morning sea and calm wave. It was a sunny day. Ocean always heals us.
A rainy season will start in a month in Niigata area. As you know, Japan has four seasons, but we have another short rainy season except for the four seasons. A rainy season is called ‘Tsuyu’ in Japanese. ‘Tsuyu’ lasts 1 month or more before starting summer. It is said that Tsuyu will start around the […]
The beautiful weather continues since May started. Hiking or just walking in nature can be refreshing. Joetsu area has a lot of nature spots for a green season such as mountains, parks, lakes and roads for cycling. For a person who doesn’t do winter sports like me, this season can be the most uplifting throughout […]
Golden Week holidays(GW) comes to the end and we are starting school and work again. Are you enjoying your life, as you did before the start of the GW? Is there anyone who doesn’t enjoy their life? If they don’t, it might be ‘Gogatsu-byo’. It means May sickness and some people caught this in […]
Dynamic Naena waterfall is located in Myoko City, Niigata prefecture. The travel time by car only takes an hour from Joetsu city. In this season, you can see a dynamic waterfall made by melting snow. The power of the nature of water and sound will heal you.
May 5th is Children’s day in Japan!! In the past, the day was known as Tango no Sekku− the ceremony held at the imperial court. Originally, Tango no Sekku was called Boys’ Day, while Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) was celebrated on March 3. In 1948, the government declared this day to be a national holiday to celebrate the happiness of all […]
The new Japanese era has started. Heisei finished yesterday and Reiwa started. I wish everyone could spend a peaceful life. Anyway, Golden week has started! Are you on holidays or work? Most of the people in Japan have holidays so stores, restaurants and other places are really crowded. Take care when you go out! If […]
