After attending the first day of my conference in Miyazaki, I took the bus with two colleagues going to Shimin no Mori (Citizen’s Forest). The Awakigaharashinrin Park and Eda Jinja are located in this forest.
Tag: Japan
Chicken Nanban Of Ogura Honten
Chicken nanban is Miyazaki’s signature dish. Originally made in the 1960’s, the dish is consists of a deep-fried chicken smothered in a dressing made from mixing vinegar and tartare sauce. And the best place to have this Miyazaki dish is Ogura Honten, where it was invented half a century ago.
Funny Signs Around Me
Japan is known for beautiful scenery and amazing technology. But it is also known for its Engrish, the wrong use of the English language in some East Asian countries. The term Engrish was coined for the Japanese people’s tendency of speaking the letter “R” instead of the letter “L”. However, Engrish goes beyond that. Poor translations of Japanese sentences and strange signages can be seen everywhere in Japan and are usually spread on the internet.
Akita Inu Museum
The Akita Inu (inu is Japanese for dog) is a large breed of dog native from the mountainous northern regions of the Honshu island in Japan, particularly in the Akita prefecture. It was considered as the national dog of Japan and officially declared as a National Monument in 1931. The breed has been widely known because of the most popular Akita Inu, the loyal Hachiko who has his own monument in Tokyo.
When Seasons Went Identity Crisis
This must be the ugliest time of the year. From the blackening ice-solid snow mixed with dust to the obvious cracks on the roads brought by harsh temperature changes, the transition from winter to spring might be the most, if not the only unappealing period every year here in Hokkaido.
When Hachiko Met Hidesaburo
The reunion statue of Dr. Hidesaburo Ueno and Hachiko was constructed last year inside the University of Tokyo to celebrate the 90th and 80th death anniversary of Dr. Ueno and Hachiko respectively. And during our meeting last Friday, I had the chance of seeing the statue. In contrast to the lone, sad presence of Hachiko in Shibuya, the reunion statue has immortalized the happy moment everytime Hachiko meets his master Hidesaburo.
Flashnote: The Gundam Pursuit
The Gundam Cafe in Akihabara is located just a few walk from the Electric Town exit of JR Akihabara Station. Outside, two Gundam robot models will welcome you for the unique dining experience. The interiors of the cafe is with relaxing futuristic ambience with Gundam-inspired decorations.The menu is also Gundam-inspired like the cup of coffee I ordered with the face of Gundam robot on the froth and the cheesy macaroni.
Flashnote: Cafe Of Owls
There are a number of owl cafes in Tokyo. And the most famous on the internet is the “Fukuro no Mise” which has many positive reviews. The name literally means “cafe of owls”. Located few blocks away from the Tsukishima station, its place is not that easy to find.
Flashnote: One Night In Yokohama
A city by the bay, Yokohama is located just south of Tokyo. It is Japan’s second biggest city and was one of the first port to be opened for foreign trade towards the end of the Edo Period in 1859. From just a small fishing village, Yokohama quickly grew into a major city in Japan.
Sunset From Matsuyama Castle
Standing at the top of the Mount Katsuyama is the Matsuyama Castle. The castle got assigned to a branch of the Matsudaira family in the 17th century. We went there after having a conference and we waited until we see the sunset.
All About Squirrels
The Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is a tree squirrel common throughout Asia and Europe. Their number have declined drastically in parts of Europe due to the introduction of another tree squirrel from North America, the eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis).
The Ethereal Blue Pond
The Blue Pond or Aoiike is an artificial pond created brought by the eruption of the nearby volcano Mt. Tokachi in 1988. The government decided to construct a dam on Biei River to protect the region from mudflows if ever the volcano erupts again. The accumulation of the water blocked by the dam in the forest lead to the formation of the blue pond.
Amoj In Wanderland 