英語で：A while age, the Tokyo-Edo Museum hosted a demonstration of karakuri puppets in movement. These mechanical dolls were developed during the Edo period. Spring powered ones are capable of more complicated movements, like archery.
Japanese: 江戸東京博物館はからくり人形を見せました。
英語で：A while age, the Tokyo-Edo Museum hosted a demonstration of karakuri puppets in movement. The simplest kind used gravity power for moving them.
Japanese: 江戸東京博物館はからくり人形を見せました。
On the Emperor’s birthday the Japanese people have the opportunity to wish him well at the imperial palace in Tokyo. Last December was the last time one could do this for Emperor Akihito, as he will abdicate this year.
Judging from the crowd walking towards the palace, quite a few people decided to go this time.
水に昆布
一日浸す
だし美味しい
The website address of this blog has been changed.
ここからこのブロッグはほかのアドレスあります
Cherry blossom!
さくら！
The newest in coffee-vending-machine technology: watch the brewing live with accompanying music.
ハイテクコーヒー：ライブみせてもらいました
英語で： Most modern Japanese would, of course, just go to a konbini and buy some packets of instant soup. The alternative, however, does not really take that much more time.
Japanese: わかめとごまスープつくりました！
英語で Outside of Japan there are some rumours on the luxurious treatment of cows before they get cut into wagyu beef, varying from daily massages to a special diet which includes nihonshu. Whether or not these rumours are true, the resulting meat is rather special, ideal for yakiniku (fried meat).
Japanese: 和牛の焼肉！学生にもらいました。
英語で: Amongst the mountains and cities, Japanese farmers still manage to find land to grow their produce. Around 12% of land is used for agriculture, mostly for growing rice, but also for wheat, barley, sweet potatoes and vegetables.
Japanese: 田
