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If you are planning to travel or move to Japan and don’t speak any Japanese, here are some common daily Japanese phrases you can memorise easily and quickly to get by every day! Whether you're...
Like other countries, Japan has its own Japanese folktales (mukashi-banashi, “Japanese stories from long ago”) that were initially spread via word of mouth. These Japanese legends and traditional...
Are you thinking about moving to Japan but unsure if you’ll be happy in Japan? Maybe you don’t know if you’re suited to live in Japan, a country so different from your own? Find out here whether or...
Japan is an amazing country to visit because of its fascinating culture, delicious food, and kind locals. One of the unexpected perks during my trip was discovering that Japanese toilets are the...
Japanese slang words are constantly changing and evolving. If you’re studying Japanese through textbooks or in classrooms, you’ll probably never come across these words. In this blog post, you’ll...
Don't worry, we’re not delving into international relations (we leave that to the news media). The problem that Japan has with Paris, which we’ll address in this blog article, is more societal and...
Riding Tokyo trains is a joy compared to transport in most other major cities. It’s reliable, clean, bright, and generally safe. On top of that, it’s not extortionately expensive (normally about...
Ditching the days of neon colours and vibrant palettes, modern Japanese fashion is gravitating towards a more minimalist approach. Embracing muted tones and streamlined silhouettes, the Japanese are...
A share house in Tokyo tends to be drastically different from the ones in "Terrace House". Every start of the show brings the announcement, "Six strangers living together. All that is prepared is a...
Studying the Japanese language can be really frustrating at times, especially when you're faced with complex kanji characters, tricky pronunciation, and nuanced grammar rules. It's easy to feel...
It’s not surprising that online gaming is widely popular in Japan. After all, it’s where some of the most legendary game companies were born: Nintendo, Square Enix, Sega, Konami—the list goes on....
Unless you're familiar with Japanese pop culture, you may not know the terms 'weeaboo' or 'otaku'. Perhaps you've heard of them but are unsure what they mean or how they differ. Or maybe you've...
Hello, I’m Ema, a Tokyo local who has spent most of my life in this vibrant city, with additional years in Malaysia, China, and the US. Thanks to my multicultural upbringing, I’ve always had an...
Is there a specific dress code for Tokyo nightlife? What essentials should you bring for a night out in Tokyo? Are tattoos, sandals, or shorts permitted? We’re here to address your queries and...
If you've watched Japanese anime or read manga, you may have noticed how some characters, particularly young girls, are portrayed. Often, middle or junior high school girls are drawn with adult-like...