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Do you know how to pray at shrines ( Jinja) in Japan?

投稿日: 2026.04.30 作成者: denku
Hi, I'm Kazu✌ Today, I’d like to share with you the proper...
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Digging, Preparing, and Enjoying Bamboo Shoots in Aso

投稿日: 2026.04.28 作成者: denku
Have you ever eaten bamboo shoots in your country? Here in Japan,...
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Did you know the role of lanterns in Japan?

投稿日: 2026.04.23 作成者: denku
Hi, I'm Kazu!! Today, I’d like to briefly introduce the topic of ...
カテゴリー: Aso Information, English Blog, おすすめ

10 Years On: Kumamoto’s Recovery and the One Piece Statue Journey

投稿日: 2026.04.21 作成者: denku
This month marks exactly 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake. ...
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How about enjoying a slightly tipsy evening at an izakaya in Aso?

投稿日: 2026.04.16 作成者: denku
Izakaya are a type of Japanese pub. They serve a wide range of food ...
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A Special Day in Aso’s Grasslands: A Mother-Daughter Trail Run Experience

投稿日: 2026.04.14 作成者: denku
The other day, my daughter and I joined a women-only trail running...
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A brief look at tea—Japan’s most beloved beverage—and the culture surrounding it.

投稿日: 2026.04.09 作成者: denku
Suddenly, I’d like to mention that on February 6 last month, I made ...
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Shinto Home Altar

投稿日: 2026.04.02 作成者: denku
In my blog post on March 6 last month, I discussed the differences b...
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Enjoy Cherry Blossoms in Aso: Easy Spots Near Michi-no-Eki Aso

投稿日: 2026.03.30 作成者: denku
Spring is arriving in Kumamoto City, where the cherry blossoms are j...
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Join a fire walking experience in Aso!

投稿日: 2026.03.22 作成者: oliver
Annual April 13 Walking Tour – Fire Walking Festival Celebrate one ...
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Aso Shrine Hifuri Fire Festival

投稿日: 2026.03.22 作成者: oliver
A Festival of Fire That Heralds Spring in Aso ⛩️ Why ...
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Japanese religious concepts—–Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples

投稿日: 2026.03.06 作成者: denku
Hello, everyone (#^.^#) -----I'mKazu！ To get right to it, Shintoi...
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Fire Swinging Ritual at Aso Shrine – A Sign of Spring in Aso

投稿日: 2026.03.03 作成者: denku
Hello everyone, this is Kana from Aso. The weather is slowly gettin...
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A Convenient Bus Route to Explore Around Aso

投稿日: 2026.02.24 作成者: denku
It has been getting warmer here lately, and spring is just around th...
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Japanese Manga and Animation(#^.^#)

投稿日: 2026.02.24 作成者: denku
Japanese animation and comics have become an important industry and ...
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How about “Rice Bowl Dish”?—-Japanese typical lunch.

投稿日: 2026.02.13 作成者: denku
Donburimono can be translated as "rice bowl dish". It consists of a ...
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Prescribed burning is a sign of spring in Aso

投稿日: 2026.02.10 作成者: denku
The beautiful mountain scenery covered with green grass has been mai...
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Have you heard of the Japanese word “Bento”

投稿日: 2026.02.06 作成者: denku
A bento is a take-out meal and a common form of Japanese dish. It is...
カテゴリー: English Blog, おしらせ（トップコンテンツ）

Setsubun and the Joy of Eating Ehomaki

投稿日: 2026.02.02 作成者: denku
In Japan’s traditional calendar, there is a special day called Setsu...
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How do you like the snowy scenery of Aso?

投稿日: 2026.01.30 作成者: denku
Hi,Ｉ‘m Kazu. Today in Aso, snow fell and a pure white winter land...
カテゴリー: English Blog, Recommendations/Activities 
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