Articles
- Japan Origin Stories: How, When, and Why We Came to Japan
- With a combined experience of nearly 35 years living and working in Japan, Amelie, David, and I figured it was high time we had a roundtable discussio
- The 5 Most Effective Flash Card Programs for Learning Japanese
- Everyone who studies Japanese uses different methods, techniques, and tools to achieve mastery. However, ask around, and you'll find that most learner
- Three Days in Kamiyama, Tokushima: A Rural Revitalization Success Story
- Ryuji Nakayama is a man on a mission. After toiling away for 21 years as one of Japan’s salarymen, Nakayama-san found himself captivated by the alluri
- A Conbini Lunch on the Go: A Tadaima Japan Roundtable Discussion
- Japanese convenience stores, known locally as “conbinis,” are legendary for their amazing selection of tasty treats. Conbinis are an obvious choice wh
- Rikugien: Experiencing History and Tradition under the Autumn Leaves
- Rikugien is one of nine Tokyo Metropolitan Cultural Heritage Gardens and one of the most popular spots in the city to enjoy Japan’s famed autumn color
- Dealing with Medical Emergencies in Japan: A Tadaima Japan Roundtable Discussion
- In this epilogue to our health care roundtable series, my colleagues and I discuss what to watch out for when you need urgent care in Japan. Once agai
- Old Shimbashi Station: The Birthplace of Japan Railways
- Ever since western traders brought model locomotives to Japan at the beginning of the Meiji Restoration, the country has enjoyed an insatiable love af
- A Roadmap for Learning Japanese: How to Optimize Classes, Textbooks, and Flash Cards to Achieve Fluency
- A few weeks ago, I was listening to a podcast about learning Japanese, and the host divided learners into two camps: those who use textbooks and those
- 5 Quick and Easy Tips to Make a Good Impression on the Japanese Business Scene
- Learning all of the intricate rules that shape business conduct in Japan could take a lifetime. This is evidenced by the intimidating amounts of conte
- Event Review: How the Tokyo Motor Show Reinvented Itself for 2019
- The Tokyo Motor Show 2019 was a desperately needed shot in the arm for Japan's premier automotive industry event, and this particular iteration is the
- How to Find the Right Doctor for You in Tokyo: A Tadaima Japan Roundtable Discussion
- In this third article in our health care roundtable series, my colleagues and I share more specific details about our individual experiences with the
- What to Expect When Seeing a Doctor in Tokyo: A Tadaima Japan Roundtable Discussion
- When talking to people who are thinking about moving to Japan, I’m often asked about the country’s healthcare system. A trip to a clinic or hospital i
- A Guide to Daikoku PA: Heaven on Earth for Fans of Japanese Car Culture
- I’ve been a stalwart fan of Japanese sports cars since I was a teenager. So naturally, one of the first things I did upon arriving in Tokyo in 2009 wa
- What You Should Know Before Visiting a Dentist in Tokyo: A Tadaima Japan Roundtable Discussion
- Take a stroll through any part of Tokyo and you’re bound to pass several dental clinics. The city has more than its fair share of dentists ready and w
- 5 Ways to Make Time to Study Japanese
- Learning Japanese is one of the best things you can do to enrich your life and increase your chances of career success in Japan. However, learning a n