Have you heard of Otsukimi (お月見) ? It is a Japanese autumn tradition that has some roots in the Chinese lunar calendar and the mid-autumn celebrations. This is a quick explanation of the tradition.
In Japan, watermelon are known as Suika (スイカ) . They are a popular fruit and great snack during the summer season. But did you know about the nutritional value and the different (and expensive!) watermelon types that are often given for summer gifts (Ochugen お中元) ?
The summer has just begun as the rainy season finished. And it looks like it is going to be a humid and muggy Japanese summer. Please take care not to get heatstroke and try to make use of this advice.
先日、東京駅から歩いて5分くらいの距離にある、相田みつを美術館に行ってきました。 *相田みつを美術館は、東京国際フォーラム地下1階にあります。 The other day, I visited the Mitsuo Aida museum which is located 5 minutes walking distance from Tokyo station. *The Mitsuo museum is on the first basement level of the Tokyo International Forum building.