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開智国際日本語学校(Kaichi International School of Japanese)
Apr. 3, 2023
[English/Japanese] Mitsuhashi, a shop specializing in kanro natto (sweetened fermented soybeans), is a 15-minute walk from the school. Kanro natto is a Japanese sweet made by simmering beans in molasses and coating them with sugar. Mitsuhashi’s kanro natto is handcrafted with great care and has an elegant flavor. When I mention kanro natto to international students, they all react to the word “natto” and make disgusted faces. Many foreigners dislike natto, but when I explain it properly, they all say they would love to try it. Because many Southeast Asian countries have bean-based sweets, they find kanro natto intriguing. Kanro natto is not sold during midsummer, so if you’re curious, visit before summer arrives. A 15-minute walk from the school brings you to Mitsuhashi, a specialty shop for kanro natto. Kanro natto is a wagashi made by simmering beans in molasses and sprinkling them with sugar. Mitsuhashi’s kanro natto is made very carefully and has a refined taste. When I tell international students about kanro natto, they respond to the word “natto” with unhappy faces. Many foreigners dislike natto, but if I explain it properly, everyone says they’d like to try it. Since Southeast Asia offers many bean sweets, kanro natto piques their interest. Kanro natto is not sold in the peak of summer, so if you are curious, try to go before summer.
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  • Japan
  • Tokyo
  • Hachioji
  • Japanese Traditional Sweets
  • Gourmet
  • Sweets/Dessert
  • Japanese-language school
  • International students
marin.yhm21
Apr. 2, 2023
This photo was taken at World Porters in Yokohama. When I visited Yokohama, the cherry blossoms were just beginning to bloom, but there are many events in spring in Yokohama where you can enjoy the scenery of the sea and the city, especially in spring, you can enjoy the collaboration of cherry blossoms and seasonal flowers and famous places from land to sea, and from the air in the air cabin from all angles. It is a place I want to go all year round, but I recommend it because it has the expression of each season.
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  • Photo Contest
  • Spring
  • Yokohama (city)
開智国際日本語学校(Kaichi International School of Japanese)
Mar. 27, 2023
[English/日本語] Hachioji had a castle called Katakura Castle 500 years ago. Today, there is no castle, but there is a park that tells the history of the castle. This park is popular among tourists because of its beautiful katakuri (dogtooth violet) flowers in spring. The park is also decorated with statues. The statue in the photo became famous because a kingfisher once perched on its shoulder. Hachioji is not only rich in nature but also home to many historical sites. At school, before visiting such historical places, students take classes to learn about the history of Hachioji. Many students know the word "samurai" but do not know much about the deeper history of the city, so everyone listens intently to the lessons 😊. Hachioji had a castle called Katakura Castle 500 years ago. Today there is no castle, but there is a park that passes on its history. This park is popular with tourists for its beautiful katakuri flowers in spring. The park also displays bronze statues and other works. The statue in the photo became famous because a kingfisher once landed on its shoulder. Hachioji is not only abundant in nature but also has many historical sites. At school, before visiting such historical places, students have lessons to study the history of Hachioji. Many students know the word "samurai" but do not know the deeper history, so everyone listens seriously to the talks 😊.
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  • Japan
  • Tokyo
  • Hachioji
  • Park
  • Castles
  • Flowers
  • Spring
  • Japanese-language school
  • International students
  • Walk

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