Tomorrow, February 22nd, is Cat Day. So, I would like to introduce one place related to cats. It is Gotokuji Temple located in Setagaya Ward. Gotokuji Temple is the birthplace of Maneki-neko. There are many beckoning cats. If you have time, please go. Nearest Station Setagaya Line Miyanosaka Odakyu Line Gotokuji

[English／日本語] Tomorrow, February 22, is Cat Day. As previously mentioned, Hachioji is also a cat-friendly town. There are shelter cat cafes around Hachioji Station and nishi hachioji station. There are also many cats in the Hanamachi area, which I introduced earlier, and they are loved by the locals. Today we will introduce you to "shutters with cats painted on them" in Hachioji, the first of which is located in Hanamachi. The second one is a Nepalese curry restaurant located a 2-minute walk from nishi hachioji station. Both have great designs! Tomorrow, February 22, is Cat Day. As mentioned before, Hachioji is a cat-friendly town. There are shelter cat cafes near hachioji station and nishi hachioji station. The Hanamachi area I introduced earlier is also home to many cats loved by locals. Today I will introduce shutters painted with cats in Hachioji. The first is in Hanamachi. The second is a Nepalese curry shop a two-minute walk from nishi hachioji station. Both have lovely designs!

It is the cherry blossom of Kodama District, Saitama Prefecture, "Kodama Senbon Sakura". It is famous in the northern part of Saitama Prefecture. Beautiful cherry blossoms bloom every year. I'm looking forward to it again this year.

I took this photo at "Aqua Park Shinagawa" near Shinagawa Station in Tokyo! !! I visited to take pictures with a friend from the photography club. A dolphin parade is being held, and dolphins fly coolly in time with the light and sound. There is no doubt that you will be attracted by the cuteness and coolness of the dolphins!!! In addition to the parade, you can also see a jungle zone and sea animals such as penguins, seals, otters, and sharks! Please visit when you go to Shinagawa Station!

It is a building near Nogizaka Station in Tokyo. I was attracted by the buildings and the blue sky that made me feel like I was abroad, so I clicked the shutter. To change your mood a little, it is recommended to look up at the sky.

This is a night view photo taken from Manhattan Hills already closed of the Odakyu Department Store main store. There is Tokyo Mode Gakuen in front and there is a bus stop on the Four Main Line.

My today's recommendation is Hakone. From where one can see several things, like lake ashi, mount fuji, owakudani volcano and many more. But I thing the best part is ridding the pirate ship over the lake ashi and enjoy the breath taking view of mount Fuji from the lake and also the view of Heiwa no torii. This red color torii gate is very famous tourist spot in Hakone.

This photo was taken when I went on a trip to Hakone on New Year's Day. I took this photo in front of Yumoto Fujiya Hotel, at Hydrangea Bridge. Kanagawa Hakone

[English/Japanese] The other day I had lunch at Hokkaido Soup Curry Workshop Seven West, a three-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station. I chose the mild curry, but it was surprisingly spicy and offered a complex blend of spices. The best part was the bone-in chicken, cooked until it fell apart at the slightest touch of chopsticks. Most of the students enrolled at our school come from Southeast Asia. Nearly every one of their countries has a version of “curry.” When I show them how to make Japanese home-style curry, they are surprised at how different it is from what they know. They are even more amazed to learn that, within Japan, there is another style called Hokkaido curry. The other day I had lunch at Hokkaido Soup Curry Workshop Seven West, a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Hachioji Station. I chose the sweet curry, but it was quite spicy and I could taste a variety of spices. The chicken on the bone, which was cooked so well that it fell apart when touched with chopsticks, was the best part. Most of the students enrolled in our school are from Southeast Asia. Almost all of them have "curry" in their countries. When I show the students how to make Japanese home-style curry, they are surprised at how different it is from their own country. And they are even more surprised when they learn that there is another type of curry in the same country, Hokkaido Curry!

Kanagawa's Jogashima island is a great weekend destination. The view from the island is beautiful but during the sunset hour the views are outstanding and scenic. It is hard to select one out of them. Till I select this one where the light house is the prime object. I remember when the sun almost set down and I was crossing this place the dramatic sky behind the light house made the view so thrilling.

It is a local sunset view. It is a piece after rain.

Statue of Nio at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa

Shibuya at night in cyberpunk. As Shibuya development progresses in the future, it will become more and more futuristic. I shot while imagining such things. Also, because Shibuya has many IT companies, I thought that the cyberpunk atmosphere would be a good match. The scramble crossing is always lively. I guess it will become more and more Shibuya and futuristic from now on. I'm really looking forward to that.

This time I want to recommend Kawagoe. This small town of kawagoe is known as condo little edo because till now this place offers the old days feeling. Its kind of time traveling. A great experience indeed. Yesterday I went once again because I was hoping to see another interesting part of this place and I was right. It looks like a place coming out of fairytale.

A photo taken from a trip to Nasushiobara last fall! I've been there 3 or 4 times, and the scenery of this place is amazing! The bridge you can see in the photo is the ♪ Crimson Suspension Bridge

Introducing ♨ Gunma's Japan number one hot spring resort, Kusatsu Onsen Kusatsu Onsen in winter is holding a large tree illumination event until 2/14 And the steaming water that rises from the hot spring field is lit up, making it a very fantastic space. No matter where you look for such a space, Kusatsu is the only one! Why don't you go to Kusatsu Onsen at night in winter?

I went to Yuigahama Beach in Kanagawa Prefecture to take pictures with a friend who likes film cameras. It was just about the time the sun went down and it was reflected on the surface of the water, and it was very beautiful.

[English/Japanese] Setsubun event was held at the school on February 3. Students made ogre masks and enjoyed bean-throwing. Hachioji, where the school is located, has a famous mountain called Mt. Takao, where a Setsubun event is also held every year. In 2020, our school participated in the Setsubun event at Mt. It was a very lively and fun event. On February 3, the school held a Setsubun event. Students made oni masks and enjoyed throwing beans. The school is in Hachioji, which is home to the famous Mt. Takao. A Setsubun event takes place there each year. Our school also took part in the Setsubun event on Mt. Takao in 2020. It was a very lively and enjoyable celebration.

The five-storied pagoda of Ueno park looks very beautiful in every season. Ueno park is one of the most popular spots that hardly need any recommendations yet I want to recommend it because sometimes in a rush we somehow overlook a few things or spots that's why this post. Amid the colorless nature, the red pagoda and flower-printed Japanese umbrella in front of it formed a strangely beautiful scene. Although the pagoda is almost covered in flowers during the sakura season, once on a peony flower exhibition day when I went there I stopped after seeing such a sight. Amid the colorless nature, the red pagoda and flower-printed Japanese umbrella in front of it formed a strangely beautiful scene.

A much less known place in Tokyo. Several tourist and local people usually visit Kama kura to see the great budha but unfortunately many of them don't know this great budha of Tokyo. This great budha of Tokyo is selected as one of the top 100 tourist spot in in new Tokyo. Additionally this is the 3rd largest bronze statue of budha in Japan. This is located in Akatsuka of Itabashi city. Almost no crowd but very well organized place. I highly recommend tourists to visit Tokyo daibutsu during their stay in Tokyo.

This water Shangri-La of Gunma prefecture is a hidden treasure that I found out t last spring. Minakami has all the things that give one peace. I don't know why this place is so underrated, at least among foreigners, since it's only an hour away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. I would want that everyone visits this place during spring, autumn, or snowy winter. Because this city is unique in every season

While the illumination of the cherry blossoms at night is canceled across the Coronavirus pandemic, the cherry blossoms of the Meguro River are illuminated by ordinary street lamps. It's a pity that there is no illumination, but I was able to reaffirm the beauty of the place.

My family goes to Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama and my sons frolic in front of dolphins.

[English／日本語] I would like to introduce "Nekoyaki" from a Japanese confectionery shop called "Nekoma," located in Soto Terrace, a spot promoting traditional culture in Hachioji that I wrote about in a previous article. This wagashi is very tasty, filled with lots of sweet bean paste. The cat face on this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after a maneki-neko figurine that survived the Hachioji air raid. The maneki-neko is displayed in a shop near Soto Terrace. There are several places and objects in Hachioji related to the war. At our Japanese language school, we sometimes cover the Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why not come and study Japanese in a city with a rich history? I will introduce "neko yaki" from a wagashi shop called "Nekoma" inside Soto Terrace, a spot for sharing Hachioji's traditional culture that I wrote about in my previous article. This wagashi is very delicious, with plenty of anko sweet bean paste inside. The cat face on this "neko yaki" is said to be modeled after a maneki-neko (beckoning cat figurine) that survived the Hachioji air raid. The maneki-neko is displayed at a shop near Soto Terrace. Hachioji has several sites and items related to the war. At our Japanese language school, we sometimes take up the Hachioji air raid in class. Why don't you try learning Japanese in a town with history?

It is a sunset on the Shonan Kugenuma coast. The rare sun pillar was wonderful.

This is the view from near Odaiba "Fuji TV" in Koto-ku, Tokyo! Odaiba Seaside Park Went around 10 p.m. You can see the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower behind it, and the Statue of Liberty in front of it. The scenery is very beautiful. The scenery is beautiful no matter when you go. There are places to play a lot and you can shop a lot! I think that parents and children and families can enjoy a fun and fulfilling trip! Why don't you enjoy shopping, play, eat delicious food, drink, and finally enjoy the scenery?!!!!!

This is the view from near the 46th floor observation deck of Oakwood Suites Yokohama in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture! No matter when you go or what time you go, the view is spectacular! I want to keep this scenery in my memory for a lifetime! I took it with that in mind! I want to see it live!! Those who thought! Please go there when you go to Yokohama! I'm definitely glad I went! You can see a lot more scenery than the pictures here! This photo is around 5 p.m. Very beautiful at night! Very beautiful in the morning! Please take a look at the various scenery! I have posted other scenery in other posts, so please take a look!

This is the view from the 46th floor observation deck of Oakwood Suites Yokohama in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture! You can enter here for free! You can see the 360-degree view! No matter when you go or what time you go, the view is spectacular! I can't believe that you can see such a superb view for free and sightsee!!!!! It's awesome!!!!!!! I want to keep this scenery in my memory for a lifetime! I took it with that in mind! I want to see it live!! Those who thought! Please go there when you go to Yokohama! I'm definitely glad I went! You can see a lot more scenery than the pictures here! This photo is around 9 p.m. Very beautiful at night! Very beautiful in the morning! Please take a look at the various scenery! I have posted other scenery in other posts, so please take a look!

This is the view from the 46th floor observation deck of Oakwood Suites Yokohama in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture! You can enter here for free! You can see the 360-degree view! No matter when you go or what time you go, the view is spectacular! I can't believe that you can see such a superb view for free and sightsee!!!!! It's awesome!!!!!!! I want to keep this scenery in my memory for a lifetime! I took it with that in mind! I want to see it live!! Those who thought! Please go there when you go to Yokohama! I'm definitely glad I went! You can see a lot more scenery than the pictures here! This photo was taken around 7 p.m. Very beautiful at night! Very beautiful in the morning! Please take a look at the various scenery! I have posted other scenery in other posts, so please take a look!

This is the view from the 46th floor observation deck of Oakwood Suites Yokohama in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture! You can enter here for free! You can see the 360-degree view! No matter when you go or what time you go, the view is spectacular! I can't believe that you can see such a superb view for free and sightsee!!!!! It's awesome!!!!!!! I want to keep this scenery in my memory for a lifetime! I took it with that in mind! I want to see it live!! Those who thought! Please go there when you go to Yokohama! I'm definitely glad I went! You can see a lot more scenery than the pictures here! This photo is around 3 p.m. Very beautiful at night! Very beautiful in the morning! Please take a look at the various scenery! I have posted other scenery in other posts, so please take a look!