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November 23, 2022

Kintsugi: the Japanese Art of Mending Broken Pottery with Gold

When you think of Japan, what comes to mind is perhaps the technological prowess of its gadgets and automobiles. Maybe it’s the fascinating pop culture with its unique fashion and music. Or maybe it’s the centuries-old traditions that still play an important role in daily life. Japan is all of these things and more, and […]

October 26, 2022

Tabearuki (食べ歩き): Why is it Frowned Upon to Walk While Eating in Japan?

Tabearuki (食べ歩き) is the act of eating while walking, but this practice is greatly frowned upon in Japan. In fact, a lot of places strictly prohibit you from eating while walking. Why is that?

March 2, 2022

Ghibli Park in Japan: Everything You Need to Know

The world's first Studio Ghibli park opens on November 1 2022. A Totoro fan or not, here's all you need to know — and what we can tell so far.

January 27, 2022

Setsubun: Ultimate Guide to Welcoming a New Season in Japan

Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring (according to the old Japanese lunar calendar) when people chase away demons to welcome a new season. It usually falls around February 2, 3 or 4.

December 1, 2021

Dustin’s Hiking Diary: Coto Community Mt. Takao Hike | November 2021

On November 27, we gathered at Takaoguchi Station for a hiking trip to Mt. Takao. There were 16 of us. We did our first ice-breaking session, where we discover different people enjoyed different things after a hike. One student looked forward to an onsen (hot spring). Another can’t wait to get a drink. We were […]

October 8, 2021

Food Delivery Services in Tokyo

Looking for food delivery services in Tokyo? With the pandemic – the rise of food delivery services in Japan has also come. In this blog we will list some popular options that you can choose from while you stay in Tokyo. 1. Uber Eats Uber Eats is a food delivery platform that makes getting great […]

October 6, 2021

Top 10 Ramen Restaurants in Tokyo – Useful Vocabulary List

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When going to Japan, trying out the various foods that Japan has to offer is a must. But what’s the first food that comes to the minds of us foreigners? Well, it would definitely be ramen right! With it being so well-known in Japan and also worldwide, it would be no wonder that we’d want to […]

October 4, 2021

Glamping near Tokyo: Surprisingly affordable to expensive

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With a big difference between the highs and the lows thesedays, you can feel that Autumn is right approaching. What kind of outdoor activities do you enjoy doing? What about coming to a site for glamping near Tokyo? While enjoying Autumn’s hue of gold, fiery red, and burnt orange, you can say that it is […]

September 29, 2021

Best Tonkatsu Restaurants in Tokyo: Top 5 places not to miss

When thinking about Japanese cuisine, I believe Tonkatsu is one of the dishes you can think of. But can you choose the best Tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo among thousands of options here? Tonkatsu, also known as Japanese pork cutlet is a Japanese dish that consists of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet. It involves coating slices […]

September 23, 2021

TOP 6 Mobile Payment Methods in Japan

Although Japan is well-know for its cash-based economy, mobile payment systems in Japan have been steadily on the rise. There are many different smart wallet systems available in Japan. Today, we would like to introduce the most popular mobile Payment Services in Japan. To find out more about all cashless payments in Japan, head to […]

September 16, 2021

Best Omurice Recipe and Useful Vocabulary List – Where to buy the ingredients

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Omurice is a popular Yoshoku dish enjoyed by Japanese, especially among children. It is an omelet made with fried rice and thin fried scrambled eggs, usually topped with ketchup. Omurice can be commonly cooked at home but also can be found at western style restaurants in Japan. Today, we will be introducing the best and […]

September 16, 2021

Best Tendon Recipe and Useful Vocabulary List – Where to buy the ingredients

Tendon is is a bowl of rice with Japanese-style tempura. The types of fries that are mainly served is shrimp, sweet pumpkin, squid, eggplant, lotus root, conger eel, hot spring egg, seaweed, etc. As fried food itself is very difficult to cook, try cooking Tendon at home could be a bit challenging. However, no worries! […]