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Posts Tagged ‘Mitaka’

Ghibli House

Ghibli House

This is my kind of house – a Ghibli design! If only all houses could be so pretty and welcoming!! Of course the Ghibli museum is situated amongst greenery which is a great choice and perhaps unusual for a site in Tokyo considering land prices. The museum was great to [Read More]

Mitaka Station

Mitaka Station

3 boys on the way home from school last week at Mitaka station. Watch out!!!!! They are looking at a small train display at the station. The 201 series train is a commuter train that was introduced by Japanese national railways in 1979. I have heard that this train series [Read More]

Kiki and Friends

Kiki and Friends

One of my favourite elements of Japanese culture is the embodiment of manga and anime. I am always amazed at the association with and value placed on these characters. Personally, I have collected much cute memorabilia/brick-a-brac or merchandise and as a consumer continue [Read More]

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Meaning of Tanabata Matsuri

Meaning of Tanabata Matsuri

July the 7th is round the corner which means that Tanabata is upon us. This festival is one that celebrates Princess [Read More]

Middle Years Japanese

Middle Years Japanese

How popular are rap songs in teaching Japanese to middle years students I wonder? I have found a rap song for teaching [Read More]

Ame, Japan

Ame, Japan

This great cartoon is from this site. It looks like you can use the work if it is not for commercial purposes – [Read More]

Calico, Cafe Kichijoji

Calico, Cafe Kichijoji

There is a new cultural trend in Tokyo – cat cafes. (click on photo for flickr account details of brilliant [Read More]

Show and Tell, Japan Tradition

Show and Tell, Japan Tradition

This item from Amazon Japan looks like the best way to teach Japan tradition in the classroom. And it is probably the [Read More]

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