When the New Year comes in Japan, the stores get so busy. Japanese celebrates New Year and many shops prepare for big sales. If you go to Japan in the New Year, you will get to see the stores carrying bags. This is called Fukubukuro. Fukubukuro is called lucky…
Do you know what Seven Lucky Gods is? In Japan, it is called Shichifukujin(七福神). Those gods are said that they will bring us good fortune! Those gods came from Buddhist culture and Buddhist people really respect them! Especially, in Japan, as they are symbols of fortune, they have been loved…
Do you know what Jizou is? If you go to Japan, you will see many Jizou in the street. Every Jizou has different looks and poses. There are many people taking pictures of Jizou because it is very unique to see them. Some of them wear clothing, hat, and so…
How is your sleep every night? Do you feel comfortable? I have a problem to sleep on my bed. I tend to have a back pain every night. I always wonder if Futon can help me to sleep well. By the way, do you know Futon? Futon is Japanese traditional…
Hello! Mishi is here! Today, the movie what I want to recommend to you guys is Princess Mononoke(もののけ姫). This movie is one of the most popular Ghibli movies among the Ghibli fans. This movie is different from the other Ghibli’s movies. The reason why is this story contains the description…
Hello! I’m Mishi! Today, what I want to recommend to you guys is Whisper of the Heart(耳をすませば). This movie is the first movie that has been adopted Dolby Digital sound in Japan. This original story is from the manga magazine “Ribon” which is for young girls. It is a sweet nd…
Hello! I’m Mishi! How have you been, everybody?? Today, what I want to recommend to you guys is Pom Poko (平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ/Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko). The director of this movie is Isao Takahata. It is about the life of Tanuki(Racoons) that can turn into a human beings and try to adjust…
Hello! I’m Mishi! Today, what I want to recommend to you guys is Porco Rosso (紅の豚/Kurenai no Buta). Usually, Hayao Miyazaki makes the movies for kids but this time, he has said he made this anime is for the middle age people like him who have been tired and their…
Hello! I’m Mishi! How have you been lately? Today, what I want to recommend to you guys is Only Yesterday (おもひでぽろぽろ/Omoide Poro Poro). This movie is the first Ghibli movie that has been dubbed and released at the theater in North America. Have you gone to the theater to watch??…
Hello, everyone! How are you guys doing? I am Mishi. Today, what I want to recommend to you guys is Kiki’s Delivery Service (魔女の宅急便). It is an another movie of Studio Ghibli. The story is about a witch who becomes 13 years old and time to be independent. You can…
