- Mission Shopping: Buying Stuff in Japan for Friends Back Home
- I was talking with a friend visiting Japan about her travel plans, when she said that one day was reserved for “mission shopping”. “Mission shopping?”
- 10 Train Travel Tips to help you get around the Tokyo area
- If you have found yourself perplexed and confused by the transportation system in Japan, you aren’t alone. In fact, even the Japanese themselves make
- How to use Japanese chopsticks the right way
- Here are the do's and don't of Japanese chopsticks! Learn how to avoid making cultural mistakes while eating with Japanese people.
- 10 Things you Should Know Before Eating Ramen in Japan
- If you’re traveling alone and feeling hungry ramen is probably the best choice for a satisfying meal. It’s arguably one of the most famous Japanese di
- A Bento in the Park: The Perfect Shinjuku Lunch Break
- When I worked in the Nishi-shinjuku skyscraper district, I always enjoyed taking lunch breaks with my co-workers among the cherry blossoms in Shinjuku
- How to Bathe in Japanese Public Bathes and Onsen
- ‘Do you prefer taking a shower or a bath?’ If you have the opportunity to communicate with Japanese people, this question might pop up during the co
- What's Your Blood Type?
- Do you believe in horoscopes, tarot cards, or palm reading? Every culture has its own way of fortune telling or describing personality traits. Back in
- Get healthy and beautiful by eating Japanese umeboshi plums!
- The umeboshi are very common pickles in Japan. I'll introduce the effects of umeboshi and how to enjoy them! All photos of umeboshi products in this
- Omisoka and O-Shogatsu: The Japanese Year End and New Year’s holidays
- Today’s Shogatsu inherits some traditional customs and also adds more modern elements. Let’s see how Japanese people spend their Year End and New Year
- What are these curtains hanging at the entrances of shops in Japan?
- “Noren”, or a store curtain, is often hung at the entrances of shops in Japan. Today, I’d like to introduce the role of this curtain and its origin.
- Let’s consult an oracle at Temples and Shrines in Japan!
- Japanese people get their fortunes by consulting an oracle at temples and shrines. It’s very rare to find temples and shrines without them. Today I’d
- The spiritual power of words in the Japanese Language
- Japan has a traditional philosophy called kotodama. People in ancient times referred to Japan as “The country where kotodama brings happiness”, and t
- How to Order and Eat Tsukemen Dipped Noodles in Japan
- Have you ever been to Tsukemen shop before? It seems a little bit difficult for beginners to order and eat Tsukemen at noodle restaurant. I'll intro
- The Japanese custom “Teru Teru Bozu”, making a doll for good weather the next day
- Have you ever seen this doll hanging in someone’s window in Japan? You may see them during the rainy season. This very old custom is called “Teru Teru
- Don’t be fooled by the Japanese calendar, and don’t forget your umbrella!
- Old world Japanese customs can be found in day-to-day life. Whether you’re enjoying a meal, exploring the city, or just relaxing, you can find the goo