by Venese | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 | Moving to Japan
If you have no idea who the “NHK guy” is and why you’d want to get rid of them, consider yourself lucky! For those of you who live in Japan, you’ve probably encountered the NHK guy knocking on your door at least once, asking for their NHK reception fee. In this blog...
by Venese | Last updated Jul 12, 2024 | Japan Travel
Japan is a shopaholic’s paradise, offering a diverse array of shopping experiences catering to every taste and budget. From upscale boutiques flaunting designer labels to charming 100 yen stores brimming with adorable knick-knacks and household essentials, Japan...
by Venese | Last updated Jul 12, 2024 | Japan Travel
While Japan is often celebrated for its high-tech metropolises adorned with robots and holograms, the country’s natural beauty is equally awe-inspiring. Japan boasts an abundance of stunning greenery and natural landscapes, ranging from expansive mountain ranges...
by Venese | Last updated Jun 20, 2024 | Japanese Culture & Language
Yōkai, roughly translated to ‘spirits’ or ‘demons’ in Japanese, have appeared in Japanese horror legends and folklore since historical times. In a period when the surreal began to overtake realistic stories, mythical creatures unique to Japan...
by Venese | Last updated Jul 14, 2024 | Learning Japanese
Japanese onomatopoeia is a real gem in the Japanese language, innit? The language can be a bit fuzzy and indirect, but these onomatopoeic words really step up, giving us spot-on ways to express feelings, textures, sounds, movements, and looks. There’s a whole...
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