Mentaiko! Spiced pollock roe, even when translated into English, isn't immediately familiar for many native speakers. "Spicy fish eggs" gets the meaning across clearly, but isn't likely to win any new converts. For either committed fans or the merely curious though, there are Mentai Parks that combine a large variety of mentai-flavored foods, a production line where Mentaiko is made, and a surprisingly expansive play area complete with games, slides, trick art and even a theater showing Mentaiko videos, all at no entry fee. Visitors can watch the magic happen with windows that offer a behind-the-scenes look at Mentaiko production, or hear about Mentaiko-related trivia from a cheerful Mentaiko professor character. That there should be one such Mentai Park would be a curiosity, an idiosyncrasy of Japan, which can often be found celebrating things seen as oddities from a more global perspective, but in fact there are no less than a half dozen, spreading west to east from Kobe, Biwako, Tokoname, Izu, Gunma and Oarai. If you are in the area of one, you could do far worse than visit. The food court offers Mentaiko (of course) and very little else, but that can take the form of onigiri, noodle dishes, baguettes, or even ice cream. There is a free tea dispenser, which is a further nice gesture. You may find yourself coming home with a cuddly soft spiced pollock roe toy, or awaken a new love of mentaiko-flavored ice cream. Whatever the case, the price is right, and its sure to be a distinct and pleasant experience.

The Evening View of Kanmon Strait Standing at the quay, a theater of three Photo taken: May 5, 2026 Equipment: SONY α7II + Minolta AF500mm F8 reflex As the setting sun tilts to the west, it sparkles on the waves of the Kanmon Strait With the shimmering waves and the hotel on the opposite shore as a backdrop, the quay of Moji Port becomes a humble stage for people.

<Tickets on sale now!> Hiroshima Kagura Kansai Performance in Sakai is coming!🎈 Hiroshima Kagura is coming to Sakai!!⸜❤︎⸝ Hiroshima Kagura offers rich storytelling, powerful dances and staging, and dazzling costumes and masks Packed with elements that even first-timers will enjoy!!ꕤꕥꕤ On the day, you can also try on costumes actually used on stage✨ We will also sell local specialties from various towns and cities, so please take this opportunity to visit us!✨ 📅 Date and time: Saturday, December 6th, 10:00–18:10 📍 Venue: Fenice Sacay Grand Hall (@fenice_sacay) 🔍 For details, search “Hiroshima Kagura Kansai Performance”! 🔗 https://www.akitakata.jp/ja/shisei/section/syoukou/a103/... #Hiroshima Kagura #Hiroshima Kagura (alternate) #Sakai Taiko #Sakai Kagura #Fenice Sacay #stage #dance #Kansai Performance #Sakai City https://www.akitakata.jp/ja/shisei/section/syoukou/a103/...

Teachers’ Read-Aloud Play They spent only three weeks rehearsing. In that short time, elementary and junior high school teachers gathered in the elementary school gym after work to do warm-ups, voice exercises, and acting practice. Holding scripts, they conveyed the story through a read-aloud play. Reading, projecting the voice, and performing the narration. They considered the intention behind each line and who it was addressed to. They asked how best to read each passage so it would reach the audience. With each rehearsal, the tones of the teachers’ voices grew richer and reached the ear more deeply. When they moved to stage rehearsals, tension and excitement filled not only the cast but the staff as well. Looking back, the final week’s push felt truly intense. We were delighted that not only the teachers’ former pupils—elementary and junior high students—but people of many ages came to watch. On a stage lit by a pale pink moon, wrapped in the sound of guitar and violin, they delivered a confident read-aloud performance. Thank you very much.

I would be happy if you could experience "Honmamon" by appreciating the traditional performing arts of Japan on the stage, which is a comprehensive art. Traditional Japanese performing arts, By appreciating the stage, which is comprehensive art from,"Honmamon"the real thing it would be great if you could experience.

Puppet Theater Troupe Puuk Comes to Town Have you already decided on plans for the evening of Friday, October 6th? Puppet Theater Troupe Puuk will visit Nishiokoppe Village and perform!! This year’s program is “A Crocodile Came to Town.” An opening show of “Peter and the Wolf” will be performed. Tickets are on sale now, so please contact the person in charge of ticket sales, or if you are coming from afar, contact this account or the address below. TEL: 090-2768-8710 We look forward to welcoming you!!

It's been a while now, but I watched a cartoon spy family musical ヽ= ́v'=ノ ♪ It was too much fun with a musical by a sophisticated production team! !! Anya is cute, and I was 🥺 impressed by Lloyd and Yoru, as well as the other characters, who all sang well.

I found it when I 🤭 went to Shimokitazawa, which has many images of old clothes I thought the small theater would be nice!