If you want to discard Non-burnable garbage, you also need to buy designated garbage bags. There are some examples you can include. Electronic products like a dryer, iron, printer, food and drink bottle, aluminum pot and pan are non-burnable garbage. Garbage bags are prepared 4 sizes, 45l, 20l, 10l, and 5l. The garbage size is […]
I’ll tell you about burnable garbage and raw garbage today. Burnable garbage includes stuff which is difficult to dissolve and they are made from papers, clothing, flowers, and the medicine that expired. A new rule has started since last April, regarding the disposal of garbage. You can discard some stuff that is made from plastic […]
We introduced the morning market (Asaichi) in Joetsu area in the previous article. As previously mentioned, morning markets in Joetsu area are held for 21 days per month with different dates at four different locations. Today we will introduce each market. 前回(ぜんかい) のブログで、上越(じょうえつ) の 朝市(あさいち ) について 紹介(しょうかい) しました。 前(まえ) にも 伝(つた)えたとおり、朝市(あさいち) は月(つき) に２１日間、上越の４つの場所(ばしょ) で開催(かいさい)されています。 […]
Do you know about Asaichi in Joetsu area ? Asaichi literally refers to Morning Market in English, as Asa means morning and Ichi means market. Morning markets are held for 21 days per month with different dates at four different locations. ( I will write about each market information on the next blog.) The stands sell local […]
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 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 […]
