Tatetsuki, A Hidden Historic Ruin: Window to 1900 Years Ago:
If you are a fan of archaeology and visiting Okayama Prefecture, Japan, then you must visit the Takatsuki ancient ruin and the Tsukuri-Yama Kofun. In this article, I will report…
Japan’s Kibi Region: Discover the Reasons of Remarkable Flourish
Introduction During my visit to the Kibi Ancient Cultural Center in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, I explored its permanent exhibition. I'll share what I learned about the center's display of the…
Corridor-Style Burial Stone Chambers: A Direct Window into the Past
Introduction: Have you ever heard of corridor-style burial stone chambers? These were the tombs of influential people in ancient Japan that were constructed during the 6th to 7th centuries using…
The Busy Season of Researchers in Japan
Introduction April is a busy season for researchers in Japan who work in Universities. It marks the beginning of the academic year, where various orientations and preparations are required for…
Yumi Tamura’s Cat Mix Fantasia Toraji: Fascinating World
Introduction Yumi Tamura (田村由美), a veteran girl's comic artist, has created many well-known comic series throughout her career. While her works like Basara, 7SEEDS, and "Do not say mystery" are…
Saigan Ryohei’s Kamakura Monogatari: A Delightful Manga Filled with Mysteries and Folklore
Kamakura Monogatari I've been enjoying reading Saigan Ryohei(西岸良平)'s "Kamakura Monogatari(Kamakura Story; 鎌倉ものがたり)" every day lately. "Kamakura Monogatari" is a manga depicting the everyday events of a couple living in Kamakura…
The Great Debate: Need Books or Manga – A Scientist’s Perspective
While having lunch, I pondered on science and reading. Many famous and great scientists are known to be avid readers. It's common to see them sharing on social media the…
Why and How to Make Sushi at Home
Introduction: Why make sushi at home? Sushi is excellent. I want to eat sushi as often and as much as possible. But due to recent inflation, sushi that used to…
About Me
Hello, I am Rin Hayashi. I am a scientist living in Japan. In this blog, I would like to record my life, my impressions of books and manga I have…