by Venese | Feb 25, 2020 | Japan Travel
If you’re travelling to Japan, you’re probably pondering Japan safety tips and whether the country is safe. Here’s a rundown of Japan travel safety and all you need to know, along with a few pointers for your time here. Is Japan safe? Japan is...
by Venese | Feb 14, 2020 | Japanese Culture & Language, Japan Nightlife, Japanese Food & Drinks
When you think of “Japanese alcohol,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s probably “sake.” But did you know that “sake” actually means “alcohol” in general in Japanese? If you’ve had the chance to experience...
by Venese | Jan 26, 2020 | Japan Travel, Japanese Culture & Language
As some of you might already know, tattoos are considered quite taboo in Japan. If you’re planning to travel to Japan with tattoos, you’re probably wondering about the dos and don’ts. Here’s everything you need to know about having tattoos in...
by Venese | Dec 28, 2019 | Celebrations & Holidays in Japan, Japanese Culture & Language
New Year is the most widely-celebrated holiday in Japan (yes, even more so than Christmas which isn’t even a public holiday in the country). In this post, we’ll share how Japanese people celebrate the New Year with unique Japanese New Year activities,...
by Venese | Dec 13, 2019 | Celebrations & Holidays in Japan, Japanese Culture & Language, Winter in Japan
Japan is largely a secular country, so it’s not surprising that religious Christmas traditions aren’t widely practised here. Instead, Japan has created its own unique customs and ways to celebrate the holiday. Christmas in Japan is different from celebrations in...
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