by Flip Japan Guide | Jun 29, 2021 | Blogs, Japanese food & Drinks
You may have heard the saying that Japanese people live longer. Indeed, the average life expectancy in Japan is 84.79 years, the second highest in the world. What is their secret to longevity in Japan? Apart from genetics, there are numerous personal and social...
by Venese | Dec 12, 2020 | Blogs
It’s no secret that there are a lot of earthquakes in Japan. The island nation is located where tectonic plates converge, resulting in the frequent shaking we know as earthquakes. Most of the time, these are small earthquakes—so subtle that you may even think you’re...
by Venese | Dec 10, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
What exactly is Honne and tatemae? At some point in time, we’ve all said, “We should hang out more!” to someone when we didn’t mean it. We do it to be polite, to avoid having to say the honest but brutal “I don’t really want to hang out with you” that is sure to just...
by Venese | Dec 8, 2020 | Blogs
Have you heard of Smile Mask Syndrome? If you’ve been to Japan, you may have noticed that Japanese service staff are almost always smiling when they serve you, whether it’s at the airport information desk, in the hotel lobby, or in a clothing boutique, Japan’s...
by Venese | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese Language
The first time I heard the Japanese language, I thought it was an extremely hard language to learn. But, I love challenges and I decided that I would one day be fluent in Japanese! After doing some research, I found what I needed: JapanesePod101. Check out my honest...
by Venese | Dec 6, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese Language
If you’ve ever looked up online language classes, you’ll probably have come across Preply, an online language learning platform that gives you a personal tutor. It covers almost 50 languages and costs between USD$1 and $40 per hour, covering all levels of proficiency....
by Venese | Dec 5, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese Language
Rocket Languages is an online language learning course platform. It provides a variety of learning methods, covering around 12 languages. In this Rocket Languages review, I’ll share my personal experience using the platform to learn Japanese. Rocket Languages promotes...
by Venese | Dec 4, 2020 | Blogs, Japan Travel, Life in Japan
While Japan offers ample opportunities for exploration on foot, sometimes the weather throws a curveball, especially early in the summer, when every day seems to be a rainy day in Tokyo. However, fret not, because rainy days in Tokyo present unique opportunities to...
by Venese | Nov 30, 2020 | Places in Japan
When I first encountered Slash Kawasaki, I was immediately drawn to its unique, modern interior, high-tech rooms, and stunning rooftop. Having had the pleasure of staying here for a couple of nights, I truly experienced the exceptional hospitality this hotel offers....
by Venese | Nov 20, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
There are all sorts of reasons why people become fascinated with Japan, ranging from its rich and unique history to its iconic cultural motifs and its pioneering role in the global tech boom. Increasingly, however, people are drawn to Japan, Japanese culture, and...
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