Smartphone Gazers
I remember when iPhones first started coming out a few years ago. All those who didn’t own an iPhone talked about how large the iPhones looked and questioned whether they would buy one or not because of the size. Many said they thought the phones were too big. They said they were happy with their old-style cell phones and liked how they could easily punch in their text using the number keypad with their thumbs. That kind of thinking has slowly changed over the years as more and more...
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Unbelievable English in Japan
Even though Japan has come a long way from the days when foreigners were seldom seen and English was a language that most Japanese could only read and write, Japanese people still have a hard time using English, as is apparent in this recent sale sign created by a company located in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka. Can you believe there is a sign like this being displayed in a store in Osaka, the second largest city in Japan where millions of people live? Believe it! It’s something...
Read MoreShops All Closed Down
Ever try to go shopping in Japan on January 1st? Even though there are shops like Costco and other large supermarkets that are open, finding most other shops open on the first day of the new year is difficult. Most shops in Japan close on January 1st and many don’t even open back up until after the 5th. Years ago, ATMs used to closed from before January 1st and wouldn’t be available for use until around the 4th or 5th. If you needed money, you had to get it out of the bank before...
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2011 Renaissance, Midosuji and Aquarium Illuminations in Osaka
Hikari-Renaissance and Midosuji Illumination The OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance 2011 will be from December 14 (Wed), 2011 to December 25 (Sun). The 9th OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance is a symbol of Aqua Metropolis Osaka. Building the light display is a way to show the energy of Osaka via Nakanoshima, Osaka. Dates 12 days, December 14 (Wed) – 25 (Sun), 2011 Time 17:00-22:00 This year, numerous plans have been prepared for the “Central Venue” around Osaka City Central Public Hall and the...
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Costco Yawata Officially Opens Today
As of today, Kyoto can boast of having a Costco located within the prefectural boundaries! Yawata City, which lies just along the northeastern border of Osaka prefecture, is host to one of the latest Costco stores to be opened in Japan. Tons of people will be flocking to the store today to get a glimpse of the latest addition to the Costco Japan family. Roads leading into the Yawata Costco will most likely be jammed with cars as members and visitors head to the store to shop on Opening...
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Correction to the Momiji Process
Cold weather has finally made its way to Japan, but it has been a slow change. Japanese maple and ginko trees have been slow changing colors. Last year, the process was just as slow though. The previous prediction that maple leaves would be ready for viewing unfortunately was incorrect. Maple leaves are still green in many areas around the Kansai region. Some are red. Some are yellow. Finding really bright red maple leaves is getting easier as winter approaches, but they are few and far...
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