Blogs on Japan

Blogs on Japan has started a new feature where we interview different bloggers who blog about Japan. So far, we have interviewed bloggers that view Japan from the outside, but today’s interview is with a Japanese blogger that writes in English on a few different daily photo blogs, Macky.

If you would like to be interviewed, please contact me! Also if you are looking for some interesting blogs on Japan, take a look at the previous interviews.

When did you start blogging about Japan and why did you start?

I started two blogs, Tokyo Daily Photo and Kyoto Daily Photo, about a year ago and would like to let people outside Japan know about the modern and traditional side of Japan, which won’t be seen in guide book.

Describe your blog in one word.

Tokyo Daily Photo: modern
Kyoto Daily Photo: traditional

What blogs do you read?

I prefer reading the other members’ Daily Photo in the Daily Photo Community, which is made by Eric of Paris Daily Photo. Most of the blogs really share nice picture.

What is your favorite place you have been to in Japan and why?

One of my favorite places is Tsukiji fish market because there are so many kinds of fish sold there at the high-dense small shops. The place is just like aquarium. If you go there early in the morning, you can see the tuna auction and then also enjoy sushi in the market if you want.

How long have/did you live in Japan?

Since I was born

The best thing about Japan is…

The sensibility of Japanese arts, such as architecture, gardens, artworks, cuisine and more. They are in general small and look simple but elaborate.

The worst thing about Japan is…

Though it might be my prejudice, bad manners of some middle-aged women’s often annoy me. Their bad manners call them “Obatarian”. The heat and humidity in the summer also makes me feel bad.

What is the most delicious food you have had in Japan?

I prefer sushi. There are delicious sushi restaurant in Tokyo, though it is rather expensive.

What is the coolest gadget you have used or seen in Japan?

The toilette seat whose cover open automatically when someone stand in front of it. The vending machine where we can buy canned drink at cell phone with plastic money.

Thanks for taking the time for the interview, we really appreciate it!