Category Archives: JAPANESE FOOD

TOP 5 For Sakura (Cherry-Blossom) Viewing, Hanami (花見）2022

Posted on April 30, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Hanami (花見) The spring has come this year too wherever you are! I love Spring with two reasons. First, all things such as buts, sprouts, flowers and birds are awaken from long cold Winter and become active, the sign of … Continue reading →

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “海の水はなぜからい・Why sea water is spicy (salty)?”

Posted on March 12, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Amine, Japanese custom, JAPANESE FOOD, Japanese Kid's story, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged a children book, a children story, A Japanese picture book, A son-in-law of the thunder, An anime book | Leave a comment

JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “海の水はなぜからい・Why sea water is spicy?”

Posted on March 6, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “カミナリのおむこさん・A Son-in-low of The Thunder”

Posted on February 10, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “カミナリのおむこさん・A Son-in-low of The Thunder”

Posted on January 30, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 (kingashinnen/きんがしんねん・謹賀新年)

Posted on January 2, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

I just want to say big thank you to all wordpress bloggers to visit my blogs. And wishing you all good health and happiness. The year 2022 may brings you all better prosperity!! Hope you had a lovely new year’s … Continue reading →

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What is it? これなに？　Hoshi imo? Dried Potatoes

Posted on December 16, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

One of the childhood memories I have is that I used to buy a grilled sweet potato. When the movable shop came, a man used to say 「Yaki imo, yaki imo, ishiyaki imo」thought a speaker so that we all know … Continue reading →

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すき焼き（SUKIYAKI) これなに（何）？WHAT IS THIS?

Posted on December 13, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

The cold weather has arrived. In western countries, people might eat a sausage casserole and a beef and vegetable casserole to keep themselves warm. The Japanese eat a casserole/stew too. Thinking of keeping warm in this cold weather, I suddenly … Continue reading →

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “うなぎの　かばやき・ Grilled Eels”

Posted on December 6, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “うなぎの　かばやき・ Grilled Eels”

Posted on December 5, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

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A Japanese Event in November – Shichi-go-san (七・五・三)

Posted on November 13, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

It is already November! Time flies. The season of the autumn leaves. Christmas is just round the corner. There are many events held in November in Japan. For instance, 3rd of November was a cultural day. However today I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, JAPANESE FOOD, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged A children celebration at age 3 5 7, A shirine, A temple, Children's fastivals, Hakama, Kimono, November events, Shichi-go-san, Wagasa | Leave a comment

A Japanese Event in October – Supotsu no hi (スポーツの日)/ Sports Day

Posted on November 2, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Nowadays there are many events held in October in Japan. One of the a well-known events since I was a child is called Spotsu no hi currently names. (スポーツの日）. Former name was Taiiku no hi　（体育の日）and it was 10th of October … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, JAPANESE FOOD, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged A race, A Tug of war, Inari zushi, October's event, Sports Day, supotsu no hi, Taiiku no hi, Tokyo Olympic in 1964 | Leave a comment

AUTUMN Words 秋の言葉　（あきのことば）

Posted on October 8, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Konnichiwa Just few weeks ago, we had a Indian summer but definitely the autumn has arrived. The air is cooler and my sun flowers are ending their life. The Japanese always say “Autumn is the best season for eating and … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, JAPANESE FOOD, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged autumn activities, autumn creatures, autumn events, autumn flowers, autumn foods, autumn nature, autumn sky, autumn weather, autumn words, Japanese Onomatopoeia | Leave a comment

A Japanese Event in September – Tukimi (Jyugoya)/ moon viewing

Posted on September 22, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

It has been Indian Summer here in UK however it feels that the autumn has already arrived. According to a calendar it is the autumn season. This time I introduce one of Japanese events in September. It is called Tukimi … Continue reading →

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Takasaki Koube Tei

Posted on September 8, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

This is a place in Takasaki where you can eat fine beef at a reasonable price.

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A Japanese Event in August – A Japanese Summer Festival Obon [夏祭り/おぼん]

Posted on August 11, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

What is the Summer Festival・Obon? Obon (おぼん）is a Buddhist festival celebrating the return of the spirits of one’s ancestors. Toro (とうろう) lanterns are lit to welcome the ancestors back to the house. Having said that some religions does not do … Continue reading →

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A Japanese Event in July – The Star Festival – Tanabata (七夕・たなばた)

Posted on July 7, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Japan is an country of many events. Today is the Star Festival – Tanabata. A table of contents What is The Star Festival (Tanabata 七夕)? History of Tanabata The origin of Tanabata decorations（七夕飾り) 5 colors of Tanzaku （短冊） and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, JAPANESE FOOD, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged Altair star, Event Foods, Japan's famous Tanabata Festivals, Milky Way, Tanabata, Tanzaku, The Star Festival, Vega star | Leave a comment

The Experiment With Mice 「The foods contained too much fat cause less hair」

Posted on June 30, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

According to the News Web Easy, the Tokyo Medical and Dental University and the Tokyo University as groups have studied the relation between foods and hairs and have published in a science magazine 「The Nature」. The group gave adult mice … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Downtown – Katsushika Shibamata

Posted on June 21, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

I have a notification on my Facebook this morning saying that three year ago I was in Tokyo visiting Katsushika Shibamata. So I though I should introduce you this place. Perhaps the town is not introduced as a major sightseeing … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, JAPANESE FOOD, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE | Tagged Otoko wa tsurai yo, Tora san | Leave a comment

A Japanese Event in May – The Children’s Day (子供の日)

Posted on May 5, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Compare to other countries, the Japan has many national holidays. As you may know Japan is at so called [Golden Week] holiday right now. It has started 29th of April this year and this long holiday will end 5th May … Continue reading →

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