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A Blue Day in Nasu – Coolant, Colorful Ramen, and Waterfall
2025-08-19
🌄 Into the Highlands
You can enjoy a scenic drive from Tokyo to Tochigi in just over two hours.
Our destination was Happogahara, a quiet highland in Tochigi.
It’s …
Collaboration Between Earth and People — Exploring Ōya
2025-08-12
In the western part of Utsunomiya City lies Ōya, a place whose name shares the same kanji characters as “Ōtani,” though the pronunciation differs.
This area, with its dramatic rock …
Discovering Tagesan — A Hidden Gem of Utsunomiya
2025-08-06
One bright weekend morning,
I passed the torii gate of Futaarayama Shrine and the nearby high school,
heading west along the Ōya Kaidō.
As I neared the famous Ōya underground …
Miyuu Yamashita Triumphs at AIG Women’s Open — A Story Beyond Victory
2025-08-04
Japanese golfer Miyuu Yamashita rewrote history under the summer skies of Wales.
At the prestigious AIG Women’s Open held in August 2025, just days after turning 24, she claimed her …
Don't You Underestimate Mt. Fuji?
2025-07-24
Dear aspiring Mt. Fuji climbers,
Mt. Fuji, Japan's iconic and majestic peak, attracts countless visitors from around the globe annually.
While its allure is undeniable, a growing concern is the …
Climbing the Skywalk: Yellow Lilies and an Unexpected Turn at Kirifuri Highland, Nikko
2025-07-10
🌄 Our Summer Tradition
For the past three years, our family has visited Kisuge-daira
in the Kirifuri Highland of Nikko.
We climb the 1,445 steps of the “Stairway to the …
The Boy Who Made Anpanman
2025-06-30
The anime Anpanman began in 1988 and is still on TV today.
A new film is released every summer, and there are also Anpanman theme parks.
Over 90 million picture …
Another History of Iran: What If…?
2025-06-26
🌏 The First Democracy in the Middle East—A Lost Chance
What if Iran had become a peaceful and democratic country?
That idea is not a fantasy—it was once close to …
3,800 Years Later: A Jomon Woman Shares Her Story Through DNA Research
2025-06-10
In recent years, scientists have made great progress in studying ancient human DNA. Thanks to advanced technology and dedicated researchers, we are now able to learn more about the ancestors …
Tochigi City & Kitagawa Utamaro: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Carp Streamers
2025-05-13
Tochigi City, located in the heart of Japan, is a beautiful place with Edo-period history, artistic heritage, and scenic landscapes. As visitors walk through its well-preserved storehouses (kura) …