狛Haku Japan (2026)

01/04/2022

〜Introduction to Japanese traditional crafts 〜

1,2 Kimono （着物）
Kimono was often worn in old Japan. In modern times, it is often worn at some kind of ceremony. You can rent a kimono in Japan, so please try it!

3,4 Kokeshi（こけし）
A wooden doll with a face drawn on it. Originally, it became famous as a souvenir and lucky charm around Japanese hot spring areas. Recently, Kokeshi has collaborated with famous anime characters.

5,6 Yosegi Zaiku (寄木細工)
A famous craft in Hakone, which is a hot spring resort in Japan. Yosegi Zaiku is made colorfully by combining multiple pieces of wood. It is also used in toys and daily necessities.

28/03/2022

〜Introduction to night views of Japan〜
1,2 Tokyo Midtown (Tokyo　東京ミッドタウン)
It is an illumination spot that you can enjoy in midtown Tokyo.
There are a lot of fancy restaurants around, so it is highly recommended to spend a wonderful night!

3,4 Yomiuri Land (Kanagawa　読売ランド)
You can see a lot of illumination in the theme park.
You can enjoy meals and attractions all day long!

5,6 Sakura Kaido (Fukuoka　桜街道)
Sakura Kaido is a place where people can buy agricultural products and marine products, and there is a hot spring too. After having fun with shopping in the daytime, how about having fun with the illuminations at night?

18/03/2022

Kabuki
Kabuki is one of the famous Japanese traditional performances.
Only a limited number of families in Japan have inherited this traditional performing from ancient times, and the unique way of making voices and movements is a must see.
Nou
It's a Japanese musical. Along with various music, the actor plays the story. The content is unique and maybe it’s difficult to understand, but please take a look.
Maiko
A woman who works to add excitement at a banquet. Maiko’s face is covered by white paint and shows off tricks. It is often seen in Kyoto.

16/03/2022

Introduction of Japanese castle🏯

1.2 Himeji Castle（姫路城）
Himeji Castle is a Japanese castle located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Built in 1346, it has undergone repeated renovations and is now in its current form.
Major buildings such as castle towers and turrets built in the early Edo period, and are designated as Japanese national treasures, important cultural properties, world heritage sites, and the 100 Fine Castles of Japan. Also, it is known as Shirasagi Castle because of the beauty of the walls painted with white plaster.

3.4 Osaka Castle（大阪城）
Osaka Castle is a Japanese castle built in the Azuchi-Momoyama period and rebuilt in the Edo period. Along with Himeji Castle, it is also one of the three famous castles in Japan. In 1958, the castle tower made of steel framed reinforced concrete structure was reconstructed by the citizens of Osaka. Recently, the castle tower became a museum.

5.6 Goryokaku（五稜郭）
Goryokaku is a bastion-style castle built in the countryside at the end of the Edo period.
Only two years after it was built in 1866, the Edo Shogunate collapsed and became the home of the former Shogunate army. In the Meiji era, all the buildings were demolished except one castle. From 1914, it was opened to the public as Goryokaku Park , and since then, it has become a popular tourist destination that represents Hakodate as well as a place of relaxation for Hakodate citizens.

14/03/2022

〜Introduction of Japanese traditional toy 🇯🇵〜

1,2 up and ball （けん玉）
Kendama is a traditional Japanese wooden toy made up of a ball tied to a handle by a cord.A kendama consists of a hammer-like handle, three cups, and a ball with a hole. Kendama is played by tossing into the air a ball attached to a cord and then catching it on the cups or the spike.

3,4 taketombo（竹とんぼ）
A taketombo is a bamboo propeller traditional Japanese toy. Take means bamboo, and Tombo means dragonfly. When you spin the shaft with both hands, the taketombo flies up in the air. Japanese children play by flying taketombo to the sky.

5,6 Stilts（竹馬）
Takeuma is a popular traditional Japanese bamboo toy. A crossbar is attached two bamboo poles, a foot is placed on it, and the upper part of the pole is grasped and walked. It is difficult to balance on stilts, but it is fun to walk by takeuma. Also, we can do training the sense of balance and correct posture through the enjoying takeuma.

12/03/2022

～Introduction to Great People of Japan②～

1,2 Hideyo Noguchi（野口英世）
He was a Japanese doctor and bacteriologist, and was active in the United States and around the world, studying yellow fever and syphilis.
Also, he is a Japanese 1,000 yen bill person.

3,4 Ichiyo Higuchi（樋口一葉）
A famous female novelist in Japan. Her work was evaluated after her death. Also, she is a Japanese 5,000 yen bill person.

5,6 Yukichi Fukuzawa（福沢諭吉）
He worked as an enlightenment thinker in Japan, wrote books and founded a university in Japan. Also, The university where he built is also famous in Japan. He is a Japanese 10,000 yen bill person.

#野口英世 #樋口一葉 #福沢諭吉

10/03/2022

～Introduction to Great People of Japan～

1,2 Tadataka Ino（伊能忠敬）
He walked around Japan in an era when there were no machines and made a map of Japan. It's a very accurate map even though it was made by hand.

3,4 Hokusai Katsushika（葛飾北斎）
He is a painter representing Japan. He is also said to be the most well-known Japanese person around the world. Also,he has released over 30,000 paintings in his lifetime.

5,6 Ryuunosuke Akutagawa（芥川龍之介）
He is a famous novelist in Japan, and his work is still filming in japan. There is an "Akutagawa Ryunosuke Award" named after he was commend outstanding literary works.

#伊能忠敬 #葛飾北斎 #芥川龍之介

08/03/2022

1,2 Sumo
Sumo is a typical sport in Japan, and a powerful sport which a sumo wrestler fights in the field of the ring. If you look at sumo as a live show, you can experience the sound and power and you will very enjoy it.

3,4 Judo
Judo is also a typical sport in japan. Seoi-nage is a very cool technique to throw an opponent. It is also registered as an event in the Olympics and is called a Japanese specialty.

5,6 Karate
Karate is an event adopted for the Tokyo Olympics.
Both men and women are cool and beautiful.

06/03/2022

～Introduction of rice～

1,2 polished rice 🍙
Rice is the Japanese soul food which is a staple food that matches well with any side dish.

3,4 sake,kiritanpo
This is a food made by modifying white rice, and the taste is different from usual white rice, and you can enjoy it in various ways.

5,6 rice plant
The original appearance of white rice. Also, rice art is famous and exists by utilizing the coloring of rice.

rice sake art -time

04/03/2022

~ Introduction amusement park of Japan 🇯🇵 ~

1,2 Tokyo Disney Resort（ディズニーリゾート）🐭

One of the Disneylands scattered around the world. Located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. There are two parks, Disneyland and DisneySea. As a "place where dreams come true," they aim to be a "Disney theme park that will never be completed," as Walt Disney, the founder of Disney said, and they continue to provide customers with experiences that both adults and children can enjoy.

3,4 Universal Studios Japan（ユニバーサルスタジオジャパン）🎢

A theme park in Osaka, Japan, which is one of the six universal studio theme parks around the world. A theme park where children and adults can enjoy attractions such as Hollywood and Japanese popular anime movies and shows.

5,6 Fujikyu Highland（富士急ハイランド）🗻

One of Japan's leading amusement parks close to Mt. Fuji surrounded by nature, the park is equipped with many world record-certified "world's best" attractions, a variety of amusement facilities, a pool in summer time, and skating in winter where everybody can enjoy all year round.

02/03/2022

〜Introduction of Wagashi〜

Wagashi is a Japanese traditional sweets.🇯🇵
The notable point is mainly its are made from azuki beans and rice cake flour and taste a mild sweet taste.

1,2 Yokan【jelly made from Azuki beans】（羊羹）🟫

Yokan is made by pouring red bean paste into a mold and hardening it with agar. It has a smooth texture and a mild sweetness and goes well with green tea. Also, yokan can be preserved food because it has a high percentage of sugar is contented.

3,4 Daifuku【Mochi filled with red sweet bean】(大福）⚪️🍓🥝🍍
Daifuku is a wagashi that wrapped red bean paste in rice cake. Recently, there are many kinds of daifuku such as custard cream or various fruits instead of bean paste. Especially, fruits Daifuku is popular with women.

5,6 Dango【skewered dumplings】（団子）🍡

Dango is made of grain flour. It is said that it was originally an offering for God. Nowadays, there are many kinds of ways to eat dango such as roasted soybean flour, with soy sauce. Therefore, Japanese people loves dango for a long time ago.

28/02/2022

～Introduction of hakone～

1,2 Hot spring（温泉）
It is a famous hot spring resort in Japan. Many tourists come regardless of the season. It also has a body recovery effect, so you should try.

3,4 Ropeway（ロープウェイ）
You can see the mountains and lakes of the Hakone area, and the scenery changes depending on the season, so please enjoy.

5,6 Foods（Sobaそば、Black egg黒たまご）
Soba, a typical Japanese dish, is also famous, and also you should buy a boiled black egg which is made from hot spring water.

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