Art & Lifestyle Mar. 2, 2011
YokosoNews Weekly Special - Japanese Calligraphy
Live on Wed, Mar 2, 2011 (JST) at 12pm. The weekly live streaming show to talk about what's happening in Japan or around Japan. In this week, we will visit a Japanese calligrapher's studio in Okazaki, Aichi. He will demonstrate us the basics of Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Feb. 11, 2011
LIVE: Japanese Buddhist Wedding
Live on Fri, Feb 11, 2011 (JST) from Hiroshima, Japan. YokosoNews will broadcast a real Japanese wedding of Mr. Tadahiro Miyamura and Ms. Fumi Yamauchi. The wedding will be held in Buddhist style at the brand-new Buddhist temple. This is very rare opportunities even for Japanese. Don't miss it. Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Feb. 3, 2011
JLG: Setsubun Guide
February 3rd, 2011 is Setsubun (せつぶん or 節分) in Japan. It means "the change of the season". Because the spring is coming, Setsubun in Feb is the most important setsubun of the year. Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Jan. 19, 2011
Coming of Age 2011 in Nagoya
On the 2nd weekend of Nagoya, Japan, the scenary was full of Coming of Age (せいじんしき or 成人式) in Nagoya, Japan. Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Jan. 12, 2011
JLG: Sagicho (Donto-yaki) ceremony
On January 14 or 15 (or other date), Japanese conduct the ceremony called, Sagicho (さぎちょう, 左義長 or 三毬杖) or Donto-yaki (どんと焼き) to burn Kadomatsu and Shimenawa from Shogatsu. Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Jan. 2, 2011
Hatsuhinode (The First Sunrise) of 2011 from Suzuka, Japan
Hatsuhinode means the first sunrise (of the year) in Japanese. Ancient Japanese believed that Sun is one of thousand gods. And it was the most important God. Japanese, then, think it's very sacred to see and pray to the 1st sunrise of the year. Then now, Many Japanese go to the beach or climb mountain to witness the first sunrise of the year. Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Dec. 27, 2010
JLG: Get ready for New Year's Day in Japan
If you happened to spend a New Year's Day 2011 in Japan, why don't you get ready for New Year's cerebration. There are a couple ways you can do without spending too much money. Alll you need is a Shimenawa (しめなわ, 注連縄), Kadomatsu (門松), Oranges and Kagami Mochi (かがみもち, 鏡餅) Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Dec. 24, 2010
JLG: Japan may have entered flu season
Japan enters flu season, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced earlier today. With enough preparation, you will be ok. Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Dec. 24, 2010
Google Japan suggests 12 fun ways to spend with your family & friends during the holiday season (or waste your time)
We're in the midst of holiday season. You spend time with you family member. Google Japan suggests you 12 ways to enjoy using their services. Some are creative, some are heart-warming, and the rest are crazy! Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Dec. 19, 2010
Hilton Japan launched remote wedding reception service
Hilton Japan is going to launch "Wedding at Home" (おうち de 結婚式) services in Tokyo, then the rest of Hilton Hotels in Japan. The optional wedding reception service bring an iPad and full-course food menu to the family member's house even if the family member is not able to attend the reception. Read more »
