Washoku on cultural heritage status.

“Washoku” traditional Japanese cuisine has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.Washoku literally means the traditional meal of Japan.The traditional food of Japan is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes, each in its own utensil, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Fish is common in the traditional cuisine. It is often grilled, but it may also be served raw as sashimi or in sushi. Seafood and vegetables are also deep-fried in a light batter as tempura.Washoku became the 22nd Japanese asset to be listed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Someday,if you are around the Japanese restaurant,don't forget to taste the sushi.

Paragliding at Tokyo..

If you are around Tokyo, Sainokuni Yumitate area is a popular destination for adventure sports. Most thrilling yet exciting sports.It's about 90 minute away from Tokyo by car or 15 minutes from Ogose Station of Tobu Ogose Line/JR Hachiko . Sainokuni Paragliding School Yumitate is the institute where the lesson for the flight and practice for the flight is held. As from my own experience ,at early in the morning they gave us some lecture about the paragliding and the safety measures. Probably around 9-12 am and had some practice lesson.At mid 12 -1 pm lunch program was conducted for all the customers.And depending on direction of wind and weathers,they decides whether to take off or not.As per my experience, I had one of the most unforgettable moment in Sainokuni Yumitate area. They charge around JY 3,000/day for visitor and  around JY 11,000/day for flight course customer.
In my view, I think, paragliding is all about challenging your fear and in my case,
 it"s a "once in a lifetime,moment".

Here's the map to Sainokuni Yumitate Area

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An unusual new band in Japan ....... Abenomix !! And what is Abenomics ????

An unusual band Machikado Keiki,Japan’s début single Abeno Mix (アベノ☆Mix) will be released on May 1. But what's so unusual about this new band ?????

Well ,most of the band sing songs about love ,tragedy,friendship, etc. But the new bad Machikado keiki sing songs about their country's improving economy where the band  creates a type of motivation for country's economy? And It's Abenomics ??

Yes,its Abenomics, a Word which is being popular these days.As the Japan's economy is going high these days ,"Abenomics”,is the name given to the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s plan for the country’s economic recovery. Interestingly,the band vows that the length of the members’ skirts (will be shorten ) will go up high above the thigh, only when the Nikkei  index will go up high N high.
Lets see how far the new band can go with the improving economy of Japan ???