JR East Train Departure announcement

In Japan, when JR staff close train's door, announce Melodies in JR Sta.
Some Japanese play that melodies with piano on YouTube.

Not Bell, but no silence in station.:-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW_0zOR_bdM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMLpgYUNk5o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2aCoO3hqQI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i3qE4uyuKg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZQILL3LwJw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XspYeAsr8VQ
Making original Melody makers video.
He is famous Musician. and he is famous OTAKU of trains.

Eating whales in Tokyo

Kujiraya is near JR Shibuya Sta.

We have few chance to eat the whales.

However, we know it eats the whale as a culture.
We know the place to eat.

We know the whale to be smart.
However, there are a lot of humans who do not know the whale is protected too much and the number of fish in the neighboring waters has decreased.
Many people eat Sushi all over the world.

Need keep fish to taste Sushi.

The Japanese is not doing the whale flesh as taking the place of beef.
Only as for it, I want you to understand.

Coming-of-Age Day at Kyoto

Picture from Daily Times

In 14th(Maybe) Jan 2008, you can see Kimono Girls and Boys play Kyudo at Sanjusangendo, Kyoto.
They are (maybe) 20 years old. :-P

It is worth going for you.

Traditional Japanese rice porridge with seven herbs

Many Japanese eat on January 7 as a way of wishing for good health throughout the year.

Did you try it? :-)

About Nanakusagayu by Tokyo Metro
About Nanakusa by shejapan.com

Go to Shrine!

A Happy New Year!!!



At New Year, Many Japanese go to Shrine.

Japanese Traditions & Customs by Ajinomoto.

When you go to Shrine, let's draw Omikuji.

and try Amazake.

It's not pop cultures, but important things "Back to Basics". :-)