Category Archives: JAPANESE FOOD

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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Surprising Items You can Buy at Japanese Vending Machines!!!

Posted on April 30, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

It is about the various Japanese vending machines Continue reading →

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2021 TOP 5 Popular Japanese Foods

Posted on April 22, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Top 5 popular Japanese foods ranking in 2021 Continue reading →

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Sakura (Cherry-Blossom) Viewing, Hanami (花見）

Posted on March 27, 2021 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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Do You Know CHIRASHIZUSHI? ちらし寿司知ってる？

Posted on January 28, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

I have just came back from walking! I am so hungry! Even if we stay at home without doing any walking we still become hungry don’t we. It is a time to eat lunch!!! So Let’s prepare for lunch! Do … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! (あけましておめでとうございます）

Posted on January 3, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Japanese Traditional New Year’s dishes (Osechi/おせち and Mochi/もち） In Japan, a new year is very important, just like Christmas in Western countries. Some spend the new year with families, gethering and celebrating the new year, cooking special dishes and drinking. … Continue reading →

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AFTER ALL, A HOT SPICY RAMEN IS THE BEST ON A COLD DAY (やっぱり、寒い日はスパイシーラーメンがベストよね)

Posted on December 6, 2020 by mkchatinjapanese

TODAY’S WORD – SPICY からい In Japan, there are noodles (ramen) of various flavor. Miso, Shoyu, Tonkotsu etc… Which one is your favouriate? The recent years the hot spicy noodles have became so poplular. The above picture is a hot … Continue reading →

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これなに（何）？　WHAT IS THIS?

Posted on December 4, 2020 by mkchatinjapanese

This is called “Natto” Natto (なっとう）is a tradition Japanese food made from soyabeans that have been fermented with Bacillus subtilis var, natto. Japanese often take this at a breakfast. Natto usually comes with Karashi (からし) and soya sauce（しょうゆ）. The left … Continue reading →

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