[English/Japanese] 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! The other day, I had lunch at "Hokkaido Soup Curry Kobo Seven West", which is a 3-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station. I chose the curry sweet, but it was quite spicy and very tasty with various spices. The bone-in chicken that was so stewed that it crumbled just by touching it with chopsticks was the best. Most of our students are from Southeast Asia. In most countries there is "curry". When I teach my students how to make Japan's homely curry, they are amazed at the difference from their own country. Also, I am even more surprised to learn that there is a type of Hokkaido curry even in the same Japan!

I went to a Rikugien Gardens on the edge of Bunkyo Ward. I was able to do pleasant sightseeing under the blue sky.

I went to Haneda Airport. It was a break for exams, and there were not many people, so I was able to take pictures casually.

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.

In the summer of Asakusa Shrine, lanterns with the delicious expression "Natsumode" were displayed. Coupled with the blue sky, it is a stylish feeling. Speaking of Asakusa, Sensoji Temple is famous, but please visit the Asakusa Shrine right next to it.

★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce a post by "Abhi Sen"! It's a piece that feels wabi sabi. The "Old Kaneiji Five-storied Pagoda" in Ueno Zoo, Taito Ward, Tokyo. It has a long history of about 400 years and is designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. It was lost in 1639, but was donated in 1958. ◆Ueno Park◆ 【Address】〒110-0008 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Ikenohata 3-chome 【Access】 Get off at JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin Tohoku Line, JR Takasaki Line, JR Utsunomiya Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line "Ueno" (G16 / H17) and walk about 2 minutes 【Parking lot】Available (charged) Please check the official website for details.

[English] 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 3rd, we held a Setsubun event at the school. The students made demon masks and enjoyed mamemaki (bean throwing). In Hachioji, where the school is located, there is a famous mountain called Mt. Takao. Mt. Takao also holds an annual Setsubun event. Our school also participated in the Setsubun event held on Mt. Takao in 2020. It was a very lively and fun event.

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.

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.

[English/Japanese] I would like to introduce "Nekoyaki" at a Japanese confectionery store called "Nekoma" located in "Soto Terrace," a spot that promotes traditional culture in Hachioji, which I wrote about in a previous article. This wagashi is very delicious with lots of sweet bean paste stuck inside. The face of the cat in this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after a beckoning cat (cat figurine) that survived the Hachioji air raid. The beckoning cat is displayed in a store near this "Soto Terrace. There are several places and things related to the war in Hachioji. At our Japanese language school, we sometimes talk about the Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why don't you come and learn Japanese in a city with a rich history? I will introduce "Nekoyaki" at a Japanese confectionery shop called "Nekoma" in the spot "Kuwato Terrace" that transmits the traditional culture of Hachioji, which I wrote about in the previous article. This Japanese confectionery is very tasty with a lot of red bean paste inside. The face of the cat in this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after the beckoning cat (cat figurine) that was burnt out during the Hachioji air raid. Maneki Neko is displayed in a shop near this "Kuwato Terrace". There are several places and things related to the war in Hachioji. Even in our Japanese school, we sometimes take up the Great Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why don't you learn Japanese in a city with a long history?

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?!!!!!

Gundam in Odaiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo! How life-size?! Too cool!!! If you haven't seen it live, you'll be surprised (((((;゚Д゚))))) Very powerful and very big! And beautiful Irresistible for Gundam lovers (๑∀♡๑♡) I would like many people from Japan overseas to see it live! Watch for free Even from a distance, it is powerful and has an increased presence! It's lit up in blue and red now, and it's even cooler!!!!! Please go there when you go to Odaiba! And more! If you walk a little, you can see ? a superb view.

I felt bitterly cold in winter in Hibiya Park.

[English/Japanese] I visited Soto Terrace, a spot that opened last November to promote Hachioji's traditional culture. It is a 7-minute walk from Hachioji Station. You can reach it by passing through a small street in Hanamachi. I visited at night so it was very quiet, but I heard it is very lively on weekends and holidays with events. There is a nice store and I bought some cute sweets. I will report on the sweets I bought next time. Hachioji is an old town, so there are many events and places that convey traditional culture. I think it's a great city for foreign students to learn about Japanese culture! I went to Kuwato Terrace, a spot that opened in November last year to transmit the traditional culture of Hachioji. 7 minutes walk from Hachioji Station. You can reach it by passing through a small road in Hanamachi. I visited at night, so the atmosphere was very quiet, but on holidays, it was very lively with events. There was a nice shop and I bought cute sweets. I will report the sweets I bought next time. Hachioji is an old city, so there are many events and places that convey traditional culture. I think it's a great city for international students to learn about Japan culture!

Mountains of Okutama in Tokyo

"Flowers of Japanese Paper" Washi paper, which is made by intertwining long fibers, is delicate, pale, ephemeral and lovely when torn. Washi paper made so that it can be seen through is finished as an object of light. We are exhibiting at the "Paper Art Exhibition" being held at Gallery Art Rush in Daikanyama. It is a gallery where you can enjoy the works of unique artists. Please take a look when you come near us. Art Rush Exhibition Vol.403 "Paper Art Exhibition" Wednesday, January 11, 2023 — Monday, January 30, 2023 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Monday 5:00 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays (admission free) =Participating Artists= Keima Yuuki (paper cutout) Yukiko Hōzuki (Japanese paper crafts) ACCO (Pulp Art) Kiyoba (paper cutout) Ryo Takagi (paper cutout) Patrick Gannon (paper cutout) Koike Junko (Mixed Media)

★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce a post by "Abhi Sen"! The dignified winter scenery is an impressive photo. Meiji Jingu is a shrine located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, where the 122nd Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken are enshrined. Many worshippers visit at the beginning of each year. There are plenty of highlights including the main shrine. Located in the Meiji Jingu Gyoen Garden located on the south side of Meiji Jingu Shrine, Kiyomasa no Ido is popular as a power spot. ◆Meiji Jingu◆ 【Address】〒151-8557 1-1 Yoyogi Kanzonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 【Access】 1 minute walk from Harajuku / Meiji Jingumae Station Please check the official website for details.

The cherry blossoms of the Meguro River are bathed in the western sun. Away from a tourist attraction A piece of quiet everyday life. The scattering is so beautiful that the surface of the water turns white.

I visited Meiji Jingu Shrine almost every season. Even in a densely populated city like Tokyo, there are very few places where you can see such beautiful seasonal changes. So it is an ideal place to visit any time of the year. This picture was taken during the snowfall and it looked absolutely surreal .

Joshinji Temple of the Nine Buddhas. It was a powerful scenery with a magnificent mountain gate and scattered but beautiful autumn leaves. Like the skyscrapers in the city center, this is also a different city center.

Autumn leaves illuminated in Showa Kinen Park. The ginkgo trees are famous Japan but the autumn leaves reflected in the pond in the garden are also beautiful.

[English/Japanese] To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the railroad business, JR East is developing "Pokégenic", a photogenic spot shooting with various Pokémon at stations and Shinkansen stations in JR East area. Found this photo spot in Hachioji! It's cute. By the way, the anime popular among our students is "Doraemon. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway, JR East Japan is developing "Pokegenic" that allows you to take photogenic spot photos with various Pokémon at stations and bullet trains in the JR East Japan area. I found this photo spot in Hachioji! Cute, isn't it? By the way, the anime that is popular with our students is "Doraemon".

Found a nice little restaurant in Nishi-Nippori over the weekend. The place was called Soba Saien Tsuruya (そば菜園つるや). I ended up ordering a nice katsudon set with some tasty miso soup. It's a nice little restaurant to visit if you're in the area. The owner seemed like a really nice guy and was quite friendly when he took my order.

A place loved as a famous place for cherry blossoms and many people think of "Imperial Palace Chidorigafuchi" "Chiyoda-ku Noryo no Night" is a traditional Japanese "lantern flow" that began 1958 (Showa 33) to heal the hearts of people who were devastated after the war. In recent years, it was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but 2022 (Reiwa 4) has been revived for the first time in three years. On a summer night in central Tokyo, the light of 2,000 lanterns filled with people's wishes and hopes, We have created a fantastic scenery shimmering on the surface of the moat. Many tourists and boat participants from Japan and abroad float in the "Beacon of Hope." Each one expresses the gratitude and wishes of the participants.

If you go further from Takaosan Yakuoin Okunoin, you will find Fuji Sengensha. This was done by Hojo Ujiyasu during the Sengoku period to solicit the Fuji Sengen Great Bodhisattva on Mt. Takao. During the national era, for those who could not go to Fuji from here due to the placement of enemy countries, Fuji Sengen Daibodhisattva was solicited to this Mt. Takao where they could see Mt. Fuji so that they could receive the same benefits without having to go to Mt. Fuji. I was glad that I was born in this peaceful era, that there were times when I could not live such a distance.

Showa Kinen Park, which is the size of four Tokyo Domes, can be reached from JR Tachikawa Station. There are rental bicycles and bicycles for 2 people, and many people use bicycles on the large site. The park train is running, so even people who can't walk can go around. In addition to the barbecue pool, you can enjoy playing all day. Oka Cafe, which opened here last December, has a wonderful appearance. Using Tama lumber, I want to see the beauty of the wooden framing forever. The tip was covered with plastic. A café where you can enjoy pasta, sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, etc. If you come to Tachikawa, please go out. Tamanori no Tama Walk#Tachikawa#Showa Kinen Park

Night view of Shibuya from a skyscraper. It is a superb spot with a 360-degree view and a view of Mt. Fuji in the clear daytime.

A whale fossil was discovered in the Tama River 62 years ago. It is said to be a member of the gray whale, but it has its own characteristics and was named "Axima whale". At "Akishimaensis" near Akishima Station on the Ome Line, when you enter the museum, you will see a replica of a whale overhead. If you look at your feet, you can see how big the whale is. Why don't you go and meet the only one Aximachala that has been found in the world? #Tamanori no Tama Walk #Travel #Photo Contest