tips to sleep well in a flight

Hello from JPNAVI!

The new year is a couple of weeks behind.
Many of you are going to travel somewhere in winter holidays.
Especially I recommend how to sleep well in a flight to those who are going abroad.  
The effects are not valid to all people, but I hope it will be help you.

1. Make comfortable atmosphere.
2. Reclining forward rather than backward.
3. Bring your favorite pillow or blanket.
4. Avoid to drink alcohol too much.
5. Take a sleeping drug at last.

Star★Light Revue (スター★ライトレビュー)

Hello from JPNAVI!

It is getting colder and colder.
The streets are decollated by fabulous and twinkle illuminations.
I think you are going out to seeing illuminations with lovers, friends and family.

I recommand Star★Light Revue(スター★ライトレビュー) .
It will be held at Nagoya Port.
And also a firework show will be held at 7p.m. on 24th  Monday, December.


More information, visit the follwoing URL.
http://www.starlight-revue.com//index.html

Maple-viewing in KORANKE(香嵐渓)

Hello, buddies.
This is JPNAVI.

I recommend you to go to KORANKE(香嵐渓) for maple-viewing.
It is the one of most famous and beautiful place for maple-viewing in AICHI pref,
where is located in Asuke(足助町) near Toyota(豊田市).

The best time to see is at the end of November as usual.
The hills are going to aflame with autumn tints.
Red, yellow, and orange colored leaves cover the valley.

If you are planning to go out for maple-viewing,
you should go KORANKE（香嵐渓）.

For more information, please visit the official site.
http://asuke.info/ (Japanese only but really useful)

Halloween

Hi, this is JPNAVI.


Today is the one of the famous memorial day, HALLOWEEN.
In these year, Halloween has been becoming to be popular and known in Japan.
This is a western culture but it seems to be a part of Japanese culture now for me.
Last weekends in downtown there were events having to do with Halloween.
At event stages or places, little kids wearing costumes, as like Disney characters, monsters, witches, pumpkins, princesses, fairies etc., came to up and appealed themselves one by one.
Walking around shops, they cried loudly "Trick or treat!" as much as they could.

It was a sort of heartwarming.
I haven't experienced Halloween as it should be celebrated.
How I envy them!!
I think I am not able to do so like them but have a fun in my own way.

Have a fun !!!!

Osu Daido-Cho-Nin Festival (大須大道町人祭り)

Hi, this is JPNAVI.
Here's a new about a FESTIVAL in OSU (大須).

The 35th Osu Daido-Cho-Nin Festival (大須大道町人祭り) will be held coming this weekedns.
Lots of crowns gether and show their talents on streets and stages.
You will experience some new aspect of Japanese local culture.

If you want to know further information, please visit the following site.
http://www.ohsu-gei.net/

13th Sat. Schedule
http://www.ohsu-gei.net/pdf/schedule20121013-07.pdf

14th Sun. Schedule
http://www.ohsu-gei.net/pdf/schedule20121014-07.pdf

Autumn has come.

The weather became as like Autumn as we expect.

Because the last summer heat is severe this year, I think  many people hesitate to do a seasonal change of clothing..

In Autumn, an increase of one's appetite for food will be sure.
And also we say Autumn is for reading books, fallen leaves, missing someone etc.
There are a variety of fall, you probably do whatever you facing in Autumn.

For me, Autumn is for enjoying eating sweets.
Sweets from pumpkin, sweet potato, chestnut are on sale at department stores, supermarkets, convenience stores.
I will enjoy the taste one by one!!


If you have any recommended sweets, please let me know. (> 0 <) / /

Hello Kitty art exhibition

Hello, buddies!!

Do you like Hello Kitty?
It is famous character which was born in UK, though 

it is considered as Japanese original one. 

I'd loved Kitty since I was kinder.

And it was also popular among girls at that time. 

I coaxed parents items printed Kitty pattern.

If you have any interests on KITTY, let's go to the exhibition and find new side of it.

The exhibition information

Place: JR Takashimaya department 10th floor

Date: 11th - 24th July, 2012

Time: 10:00-19:30 (the close time is 20:00)

        The last day will be closed 17:00

Fee: 800yen for a adult, 600 yen for a college and high school student, free for a child (until a middle school student) 

About details, go to following URL.

http://www.jr-takashimaya.co.jp/event/d-18279.html

SQUARE water melon

Hello, from JPNAVI.

Have you ever seen a square water melon?
Unusual shape, such as dice shipping of "square watermelon popular", began on sale.

Within the real still small, square watermelons grow into a transparent plastic container.
Although not suitable for human consumption in order to harvest immature stage,
is a popular ornamental and fruit arranged in front of a store department store,
which traded at about 10,000 yen a ball.

The taste of it doesn't different from the usual one,
please let us how's like it if you have a chance to try!!!

The Okazaki Summer Fireworks Festival

Hi, this is JPNAVI!

Fireworks season has come!
I recommend the Okazaki Summer Fireworks Festival. 


The Okazaki Summer Fireworks Festival is an annual event to mark the beginning of summer, 
along with its long history and tradition, dates back to the days of Tokugawa lyeyasu.
Okazaki is known as the birthplace of Tokugawa Iyeyasu and the land of the Mikawa warriors.


The origin is Sugou Shrine's Festival when the region's 'ferrymen' who operated the rafts crossing local rivers,
paid homage to the local water god they depended on for good luck.
Since 1630, this festival has been much celebrated and enjoyed by the local people. 
From the early 19th century, fireworks have been added as and integral part of the festivities.


Date: 4th August (First weekend of August)
Time: 18:50-21:00
Venue: Otogawa and Yahagigawa Sta. on Meitetsu Nagoya Line


Access: 15 mins walk from Higashi-Okazaki Sta.on Meitetsu Nagoya Line


URL: http://okazaki-kanko.jp/schedule/natsumatsuri02.htm

ZARAME DONUTS

Hello from JPNAVI!
I found a nice DONUTS shop.

"ZARAME DONUTS"

It is near Kauouzan station on Higashiyama line.
The volume of each doughnut is substantial so sure to satisfy, the price is not cheap though.
Doughnuts are a favor of handmade taste and
the size is twice of Mister doughnuts' one, as big as like a hamburger. 


It depends whether you would like them or not, I recommend it to try.
I think it is worth to exploring.

URL: http://www.zarame.co.jp/store/nagoya/index.html

How much is your boyfriend?

Hello, buddies from JPNAVI.

"Love is blind."
It goes without saying that it is know for worldwide.

If you have a smart phone and there is someone who are meeting on you or you are interested in,
try this application "彼氏診断はじめました!!" 

the official application site
http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/bi-shi-zhen-duanhajimemashita!!/id519601764?mt=8

It is not a serious one.
I hope you have a fun with your boyfriend or friends.

Transit of Venus !!!

Wow ... it is HOT and windy day.

But it is nice day for a observations of transit of Venus across the sun.

It would be observed worldwide except for some regions.

The same goes for Japan. 

I tried to watch it with  eclipse glasses, though, I couldn't see what went on. 

Ummmm..... next event will be 105 years later. 

In online there are bunch of pictures and videos about it. 

Someone who missed it, then, should check them!!

< LINK >

Transit of Venus http://www.transitofvenus.org/

2012 Transit of Venus by NASA http://venustransit.nasa.gov/transitofvenus/

JANG KEUN SUK

Hi, buddies!

Day by day the climate's been going up, though,

I hope you are OK yet. 

This morning I was surprised when I took newspaper from the post and opened it!.
Oh.... OMG.
There are big, big, big, ad-papers of JANG KEUN SUK who is a Korean popular idol in Japan.

It is kind of the real size of poster and advertises about his new CD album, "Just Crazy" . 

Wow... awesome. I think this much large scale advertisement appears how he popularity and prove it. 

I've described Asahi newspaper over for 10 years, however it is the very first time I've had. 

This time I am reminded of K-pop, Korean food, and any kinds of Korean culture as it is called  Han-ryu (韓流). 

I LOVE BANANA!!!

Hello, buddies!
Is there anything else you are into?
For me, what I hooked on eating BANANAS.

At one time, the morning eating banana diet was popular.
URL:http://en.asabanana.net/
I'm not trying to do it, just enjoying to eat bananas.
When I'm in rush, I can eat them instead of meals, or snacks.
They produce a long-lasting feeling of satiety, and regulate the functions of intestines in addition.

As I go out with bananas, I need to think how to put a banana in my bag and carry out,
and keep its peels in it until trash them, though I can't stop eating it!

Hello, buddies!
How's going there?　

Day by day the climate has been hotter.
Besides sleeves of clothes has been shortened bit by bit.
Oh... that means skins are exposed to the sun.

Especially from spring to summer the ultraviolet rays are getting stronger.
If you do not want have much freckles or flecks on your skin.

Recently there are a various type of sunscreens.
The price and fell after wearing it are whole gamut.

Let's go to a pharmacy and what fits on you!
For keeping in as what am I know or be better, I mean "be a beauty",
put in some little money :)
Of course, there is no exception for men!!!!

Hi, everyone.
After a golden week, I do not feel like doing anything,
though, the sun also rises everyday without any exception.

Well, I thought I needed something new and make me be on it.
I stopped by an convenient store and I found new beverage.
My eyes just fell upon on it.
Its name "午後の紅茶（Afternoon tea） Healthy Milk Tea".

Right after I payed, I tried it.
Basically it is Earl Grey Flavored with a light lavender scent.
So the aftertaste is a kind of lavender.

Ooooooooo.... :(
I thing it is hard you to imagine of the lavender flavor with these explanation.


I do not like it much, while I can not recommend it.
However it gave me a new experience.

If you have any interest on it or you have any brave,
GO FOR IT!!!!　

　

GOLDEN WEEK starts!!!

Hello, buddies!
Have you enjoyed golden week?

Last weekends the weather was quite fine.
On the other hand, today and tomorrow's weathere will be raining widely.
I think many people already decided how to spend this golden week.
Going abroad or in Japan, shoppping, eating, meeting freinds or relatives and so on.

For me, it means the time to reflesh myself and my wardlobe.
Once May has come, I think, summer is near.
I need to change clothes totally from Fall/Winter to Spring/Summer.

Anyway, I hope everyone enjoy the precious golden week!

Sakura Mochi

Hello, everyone! 

Did you remember what I said last time.

I said that I would try some spring favored things.

Well, I did. 

I ate a Sakura-mochi, Sakura doughnuts, and Sakura cake.

After I tired them, one thing came up in mind though I enjoyed to have. 

Well, could the taste I tasted be the real Sakura? 

I'm not sure because I haven't eaten sakura ever.  

If someone knows or experienced sakura in real, 

please tell me how's it. 

Then, See ya!!　

Spring is in everywhere.

Hi, everyone!
I think you, guys have enjoyed SPRING in Japan.
The last weekend was the perfect day to see cherry blossoms' blooming!!!
Many went to parks and had a good time to spend their time on it.
Either do I.

Well, in Japan it is seemed SPRING covers everywhere and everything.
Trees and flowers are changing their colors in vivid and lively.
Shops sell a Sakura favored sweets, drinks, and some stuff to eat.
Not all, but many of women on a load wears spring coat
which color is white, pink, ivory and any other kinds of soft spring colors.

One of my custom in spring is to eat something taste Sakura favored.
I haven't done yet this spring, but  I'm going to try some.

I hope you find your own way to enjoy SPRING　in Japan.

See ya!

Bread is better than the songs of birds!!（花より団子, Hanayori dango）

Hello, JPNAVI buddies!
It's been so long time no see.
I apologized to show up recently... .

The cold winter had gone and SPRING has come!!!
Spring reminds me 2 things, HAY FEVER and cherry blossom.
I love spring in Nagoya, Japan.
The big reason to it, is simple.
Because of CHEERY BLOSSOM blooming.
This year it seems to its peak will be later than usual.
Now I'm suffering from hay fever, though,
I'm going to out right after I hear to the new of it. 

Take care those who are suffering terrible hay fever!
And check the following URL for nice places to cherry-viewing party.

Cherry blossom forecast
http://sakura.weathermap.jp/

Cherry blossom viewing places around Nagoya
http://www.gokinjyo.jp/u/hanami/

If you want more information about cherry blossom blooming,
you put "桜　開花予想　2012" into any search engines.