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OTC and Prescription Drugs

Just in Case….Let’s Learn Some Medical Terms

I hope you are all doing super these days.  But just in case you are not feeling well, the following are some [...]

Nori, Naruto bar, Menma Banboo Shoots, Boiled Egg, Green Onion & Ramen Noodles

Homemade Ramen: It’s So Easy!

Since I joined SAKURA HOUSE, I’ve learned how popular ramen is among our residents and staff. There are [...]

You know you are in Chinatown!

Chinatown: A Hub of Life and Energy

I was at Yokohama’s Chinatown last weekend. Weather cooperated, and as you can imagine, there were lots [...]

Dawn in Yukata

Hakone, Here We Come!

There are numerous onsen or hot springs in Japan. For those of us living in and around Tokyo, Hakone is probab [...]

Dolly in a Japanese nabe pot

Ever Heard of Cat Cafes?

Hi Guys!      I’m Dolly, and I work at a place where people come in to spend time with us. They pay to d [...]

Just a few from my collection

Looking for Foreign Books in Tokyo?

One of our new residents stopped by our office the other day and asked where he could find foreign books in To [...]

Sushi-Making Workshop@Sakura Cafe Hatagaya

Sushi-Making Workshop@Sakura Cafe Hatagaya

Many of you may like sushi–but–have you ever thought of making it yourself? Well, Sakura Cafe Hata [...]

Do You Like Cilantro? A Unique Restaurant near Sakura House Kyodo

Do You Like Cilantro? A Unique Restaurant near Sakura House Kyodo

Do you like cilantro? You either love it or hate it, right? Cilantro is an herb widely used in many cuisines [...]