Many of you might know already the tallest building in Japan is not in Tokyo, but in Osaka.

It was completed about 4 years ago and is 300m high exceeding Yokohama Landmark Tower to become the hgihest skyscraper.

It is called Abeno Harukus. The building is now one of the hottest places in Kansai region for seighseeing.

The lower floors are occupied by a department store called Kintetsu Hyakkaten
which is owned by Kintetsu railway company that's also the owner of the building.

There are an art museum and even a park called "sky garden" in the building.

The highest part is used by an internatinal luxuary hotel chain, Mariot.

Anyway, it is really worth visiting.

Posted by: trainee (January 31, 2018 10:50 PM) | Permalink

Hi, Tsukikaです！

先日浅草を代表する相撲部屋「片男波部屋」に招待していただき
相撲の千秋楽パーティに行ってきました！

いつもゲストに相撲稽古を見せてもらったり
ホステル主催の忘年会にも来てくれたりと
何かと親交が深いのですが、、

わたくし、まったく相撲に詳しくなく、
どうしたもんかと思っていたのですけど、
片男波部屋をを代表する力士の玉鷲さん、玉金剛さん、玉乃龍さんを3人そろって見てみると
これは圧巻！！！

みてください、この背中をー

忘年会で見るやさしい雰囲気とはまた違った一面です。
格付けもとても大変なもの、
集まっている人の数をみて、
たくさんの人に支えられているのだなーと


「国を背負う」ということはこういうことなのだ、と


純粋に感心してしまいました。。

こうして浅草で出会えたからには
「相撲」という競技をもっとワールドワイドに、力を合わせて盛り上げていきたいですね！！

2/7には相撲部屋見学ツアー！

今年の見学ツアーは、普段見られないあんなことやこんなことを企画中！！
きっといい経験になること間違いなしです！！！



ちゃっかり一緒に撮ってもらった記念写真もどーぞ！＾＾



The Sumo stable visit will be held on February 7th !!!
You may also have lunch with somo wrestler !!


Join us !!

Posted by: trainee (January 29, 2018 5:10 PM) | Permalink

Hello. This is Yuki from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.

It's bit late to talk about snow, but let me write about it.

First, I am not good at winter, so I am not interested in winter sports or cold places.

That is the reason I was in California. The weather over there was just great.

I miss that so much.

However, I haven't seen snow so long time, so I was excited to see the snow.

I didn't expect that it snowed a lot.

When I was on my way home, I dropped by Sensoji temple and took a picture.

The view was really beautiful.

I do not like winter, but now I like the view of winter.

Posted by: Yuki (January 27, 2018 5:28 PM) | Permalink

Hello everyone !



This is Tada from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.




We are going to hold lots of local tours and activities every month.
Please check them out what we did.


We've been to the Matsuchiyama Shrine
located nearby the hostel.



I went several times as I was walking around and each time I saw new things.
It is part of Asakusa and a must see when you are here.







I have always wanted to do local event and I highly recommend crossing this off your bucket list.
Shrine or temple is a must see when visiting Asakusa.







We're going to visit some local shrine or temple in Asakusa.
If you want to know real local attractions, the best way is to ask local people.







We offer the walking tour to introduce recommendable spots of the local people for you.
It might be good chance to know the place where you will stay.








Let's have a fun with us !

Posted by: Tada (January 26, 2018 1:00 AM) | Permalink

皆さん！！
サクラホステル浅草では毎月様々なイベントを行っているのをご存知ですか(^^)？？

昨日は大人気イベントの１つ、『侍show』がありましたよ！！

ホステルのロビーに侍さん達をお招きしての圧巻のshowなのですが、昨日も大盛況でした。

こちらのイベント、見るだけではなく、参加もできちゃうんです！！

着物を着せてもらったり、

侍を倒したり、（倒させてもらったりｗ）

皆で写真を撮ったり

とにかく、大迫力、且つ楽しいイベントなのです。

ホステルにお泊りのお客様なら無料で見られるイベントなので、
ご宿泊された際には是非ご参加ください！！

次回は2/28（水）に開催予定ですよ(^o^)／

Posted by: Suzy (January 25, 2018 3:46 PM) | Permalink

When you are walking around Japanese towns, you probably happen to see one or two shrines.
To foreigners who don't know anything about religions in Japan, they might be mistaken as Buddism temples or something.



Like differnce between Christianity churchs and Judaism synagogues, sometimes foreigners can not tell diference b
etween Buddism temples and Shinto shurines.
There are more than 80000 Shinto shrines all over the country. A lot more than convenience stores.
Convenience stores are around 50000 by the way. Anyway, Shintoism originated from Japan and only exists in Japan.
It started as the worship for nature, developed into multiple-God religion and has history of a few thouthands years.
It has no sacred book like Bible or Koran but has priests and the highest ranking priest is the Emperor like the Pope in Cathoric.
Shinto shrines always have the unique gate called " Torii". Area beyond "Torii"is sacred area.


Before you visit the main building, you are supposed to wash your hands.
Actually many people omit the process though.





Before you start praying, you ring the bell.



People put up their wishes writen on a piece of wood called " Ema".



Written oracles called "Omikuji" . After reading them, some peope tie them to designated part of a shrine.



Since Shintoism takes its origin in the worship for nature, often shrines have sacred trees.
As you learned a little bit about shurines here, you would be surprised to find them everywhere in Japan,
the next time you walk around the street.

Posted by: trainee (January 25, 2018 5:51 AM) | Permalink

Hello everyone !



This is Tada from Sakura Hostel Asakusa.




We are going to hold lots of local tours and activities every month.
Please check them out what we did.


We've been to the Otori Shrine
located nearby the hostel.



I went several times as I was walking around and each time I saw new things.
It is part of Asakusa and a must see when you are here.








I have always wanted to do local event and I highly recommend crossing this off your bucket list.
Shrine or temple is a must see when visiting Asakusa.







We're going to visit some local shrine or temple in Asakusa.
If you want to know real local attractions, the best way is to ask local people.








We offer the walking tour to introduce recommendable spots of the local people for you.
It might be good chance to know the place where you will stay.








Let's have a fun with us !

Posted by: Tada (January 21, 2018 1:00 PM) | Permalink

Two years ago when I had medical checkup, my blood sugar level was high
to the extent that the doctor told me to change diet.
I knew the reason why my blood became sugar tainted.
It's all because Japanese convenience stores' sweers are too good.





I used to buy cakes at the convenience store nearby on my way home
almost everyday.
When people are tired, they tend to covet smoething sweetto get energy back.
You know this as well as I know, right? I only did the same thing.
But a litle bit excessively.
Again, It 's all because Japanese convenience stores' sweers are too good.

Anyway, last month I had medical checkup again.
And guess what ? Yes! My blood sugar level had got down back to the nomal !
It's all because of my countinuous effort to abstain from beautifully made yummy yummy reasonable sweets.


This year I' m gonna be " Cookie Monster " no, wait, " Konbini Cake Monster " hahaha.... .

Posted by: trainee (January 21, 2018 5:06 AM) | Permalink

I'm back!!
Tsukikaです

日暮里店での研修を終え浅草に戻りました



浅草



何も変わりはなさそうですね！


相変わらず浅草です。

さてさて



明日は相撲見学ツアーもあります！！
たくさんのゲストが集まってくれています！

It would be aun unforgettable experience through this event, Sumo Watching Tour!!!?
貴重な体験ができること間違いなしです！

サクラホステル/ホテルに宿泊の方ならどなたでも参加できます！
もちろん日本人のかたも(^^)/


明日付き添いのスタッフも猛勉強中。。

今年は色々と新しくスタートすることなどもあるので、
サクラホステル浅草を引き続きよろしくお願いします！

Posted by: trainee (January 17, 2018 3:26 PM) | Permalink

Hello. It's been a while. This is Yuki from Sakura Hostel Asakusa. How are you doing all?
I have been to Kawagoe quite recently.


I went there when I was little, so I enjoy the atmosphere.



I did paper fortune, and I picked excellent luck up.

I hope it is going to be a great year.

I liked Kashiyayokochou.


I found a lot of things that I liked when I was little.
Who knows Pepsi man?

He's so strong. Anyway, I enjoyed the day.


If you have any recommendation, please let us know.

Posted by: Yuki (January 16, 2018 6:56 PM) | Permalink