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Sushi represents Japan. It doesn’t represent only Japanese culture, but Japan itself.

July 05 2018

Interviewed & Written by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Shihomi Homma & Ayumi Aalto Itamae/Sushi cooking instructors (*Continued from the featured article) The sushi class that we introduced to you in the previous page is very rare because there are just a few female itamae (板前, cook in a Japanese kitchen), even in Japan. We covered “Nadeshico Sushi”, a sushi restaurant in Akihabara, which only has female itamae, that opened around a decade ago, but we have never met women who work as itamae or chefs since then. But, recently we heard about a sushi

What should you NOT do in Japan? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.17

December 19 2017

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Alisa Sanada Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Shinjuku Taken by Masaomi Takahashi A major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest railway station in the world and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration center for the government of Tokyo. *Shinjuku. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved December 19, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjuku 日本語 Woman from Mexico I’m from Mexico City, but now I’m living in Dresden, Germany, with my German husband. Actually I came here with him, but he came to Japan on business so I’m alone on holidays. This is my first visit to Japan

Finally I could connect with my roots in Japan.

May 24 2017

Interviewed by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Mivelaz Vincent (Switzerland) Budoka (Martial Artist) Today we introduce you to a “NINJA” from Switzerland. Mivelaz Vincent, 3rd dan of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (武神館武道体術): Most commonly associated with ninjutsu, the strategy and tactics of unconventional warfare, guerrilla warfare and espionage purportedly practiced by the ninja. Isao Tokuhashi, the founder of My Eyes Tokyo, met Vincent for the first time in Saitama Prefecture during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. That was his first trip to Japan. They stayed at the same guesthouse and often hung around

Why are Japanese toilets so complex? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.8

May 15 2017

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Asakusa A district famous for Senso-ji Temple. There are several other temples in the district, as well as various festivals. Asakusa has a more traditionally Japanese atmosphere than some other neighborhoods in Tokyo do. *Asakusa. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved May 17, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asakusa *Related article: Tokyo Getaways #4 SAMURAI & NINJA Safari TOKYO Entertainment Bus 日本語 Kaminarimon Gate The large entrance gate that ultimately leads to Senso-ji Temple. Girls from Canada, France and US We’re exchange students who are studying at a university in South Korea

Why can’t you blow your nose in public? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.6

January 25 2017

Produced by Isao TokuhashiEdited by Emma Withrow, Daniel PensoMail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Akihabara It gained the nickname “Electric Town” shortly after World War II for being a major shopping center for household electronic goods and the post-war black market. Nowadays, Akihabara is considered by many to be an otaku cultural center and a shopping district for video games, anime, manga, and computer goods. Icons from popular anime and manga are displayed prominently on the shops in the area, and numerous maid cafés are found throughout the district. *Akihabara. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved January 25, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akihabara 日本語 Woman

Why do Japanese teens take so many selfies? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.4

June 06 2016

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Meiji Jingu Shrine The Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji (明治天皇) and his wife, Empress Shoken (昭憲皇后). Founded on November 1, 1920. *Meiji Shrine. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 6, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_Shrine 日本語 Women from US and Israel Woman from New York: I’m Sheri from New York (*Shown at far left in the photo above) and both of them are Naomi from New York and Israel. We’ve been friends for many years. Naomi from Israel has been here several times

Japanese society is more welcoming to foreigners than Switzerland or US.

April 05 2010

Interviewed & written by Isao Tokuhashi Mail to: itokuhashi@myeyestokyo.com Sibylle Ito (Switzerland) Businessperson Today we introduce you to Sibylle Ito, a businessperson originally from Switzerland. She is working for a global company and is solely in charge of developing the Japanese market. Ms. Ito came to Japan after a 7-year stay in the U.S. and this is now her eighth year in Japan. She told us how she perceives Japan, and additionally the reasons why she has been living in several countries so far. We believe she is different from a “typical” foreigner, because she looks at things from

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