Miyako matsuri is a matsuri held for the celebration of summer and to officially acknowledge the new "Miss Miyako"

This blog introduceｓ about the  Arimatsu shibori yukata.

Very traditional design and  dip dyed  shibori technique is great！！　 

This is a blog which would remind Japanese people (including myself) that foreigners know much more about Japan and its beauty.

Words often cannot depict the beauty of nature, but the his pictures and his detailed descriptions really do. Keep hiking and climbing! 

This is such a rare blog! Get all the latest information on environmental topics in Japan.

A great blog for foreigners to survive this economic-downturn in one of the most expensive countries to live in the world, Japan. 

No matter how old you are,  Japanese loves something  "kawaii" as you see many Japanese adults going crazy for characters in Disney Land. The blog is all about "Kawaii" products: can you tell the difference between kawaii and cute?

The everyday life of an adventurous canadian man in Tokyo. From where to hike to where to eat ( or where to find ruins), the author knows anything you need to know and the way to live happy in Tokyo.

Great onsen blog. Each onsen has been introduced with items such as the type , accessibility, the nearest station, price, and atmosphere. Do not buy onsen guide books, but read the blog if you are planning your weekend at any onsens. 

Where do Japanese people get their fashion ideas? Magazines are one of the powerful source in Japan. There are too many different fashion magazines according to numerous categories such as Gal-fashion, Harajuku-fashion, Lolita-fashion, etc.... You'll see them in this blog.  

The blog shows a moment of street life happening somewhere in Japan. Black and white feels very new.

Although this economic crisis and recent eco-trend has obviously changed the wind of automobile industry, sports cars are still many people's dreams including the author of the blog.

When you walk in a convenience store in Japan, you'll see at least one new snack product on shelves which you may not be able to find the following week at the same spot. The blog has probably covered pretty much of Japanse snacks whether if it still exists or not. 

Since many Japanese do not really make sushi themselves at home( they usually  buy or eat at sushi restaurants), now non-Japanese are probably much better at making sushi just as the lady of the blog's author: all the recipes are very much detailed and pictures of the sushi which she made are mouth-watering. What is also great about this blog is that you can read even the nutrition facts of each recipe.

We love ice cream: no matter what nationality you are, you'll easily become happy with a spoon of the addicitive sweets. Then, try some Japanese ice cream! They are No. 1 in the quality, uniqueness, and varitety.

The author is truly an onsen addict! : 100 to 250 days in a year, she enjoys soaking herself in onsen water. Her reviews would surely make you want to visit onsen!

Nowadays Japanese word " kawaii (cute)" has been used everywhere around the world. Yes, Japan is a contry of kawaii culture. The blog has introduced many kawaii culture and the latest trends on the street of Tokyo.

It is said that commercial advertisement gives negative publicity  to celebrities, thus they are not really seen in TV commercial . But it is not the case in Japan: because they get paid really good, all those celebs love to act in videos that are Japan exclusive.    

If you want to see what is really happening at this very moment in Tokyo, go check the blog: Tokyo Times is a news flash with great pictures taken by the author .

Tokyo Metblogs tells you lots of must-know tips to get along with this world craziest city of Tokyo --- The author, a professional blogger, will tell you the best way to enjoy Tokyo. 

For Japanese, taking one's home-made lunch to school or work does not mean that one just takes peanut-butter and jelly sandwich: Bento(obento), the home made lunch which Japanese people take instead of the sandwich, is even a piece of art.The blog  Bento*弁当 has listed all the menu in English, so check out all the components in the little color box!  

A English man shows his day-to-day life in Osaka always with a bit of humor : Is that because he is in Osaka, the humor capital in Japan?

This is not a regular kind of travel blog:watching the movies taken all over Japan,  you can actually see and feel the journeys which the author has walked !!

Since the start of the blog in 2004, GOKUROUSAMA has caught hundreds of smiles of workers in various occupations in Japan. See how all of them has such beautiful smiles!!    

Great Ramen reviews in Tokyo. The author says "this web site is only about Tokyo ramen", and also "If it doesn't have anything to do with ramen, it's not on this site", but detailed directions to the restaurants are also kindly described.  

As a government certified Japan travel specialist and a tour guide, the author of the blog shows what you won't find in English language guide books.

Along with the latest Japanese trend, the author, a professional writer, shows her keen observation on the world craziest city. 

Maybe reading the blog is the quickest way to understand what Japanese people are really thinking.All the intriguing surveys conducted on whatever topics from trivia to worldwide issues might help you get along with your Japanese co-workers.       

Although its update has recently been slow, the gourmet blog is still a great data base for everyone who never wants to make mistake in dining out in Tokyo. Much more useful than Tokyo Michelin guidebook!

Michael Fiorella,the former official marketing advisor to COACH Japan,  brings you the latest information and insights into marketing, advertising, products in Japan.

Most comprehensive reviews on Japanese single malts. Don't get too drunk reading them...! 

The authour of the blog is a freelance photojournalist based in Tokyo. All the dinamic photos are absolute live reports from Tokyo!!