A Day in the Life of a Foreigner Working for a Japanese Firm
If you follow the rules and try hard to fit in, your transition into a Japanese company can go very smoothly.
Celebrating a Nerdy Christmas in Japan
Most Japanese franchises come up with Christmas editions of their merchandise every year. You can get Pikachus, Hello Kitties, Chocobos and many other famous characters in Santa and angel outfits.
5 Japanese Culinary Secrets to Good Health
Japan’s rich culinary heritage has much to offer on this front: the archipelago is home to one of the world’s longest-lived people and its balanced diet is often considered a major factor in supporting long and healthy lives. Here are five Japanese foods to incorporate into your kitchen.
Improve Your Japanese Anytime, Anywhere – Learning Japanese Online
Nowadays there are many online options for learning Japanese. When I was actively learning Japanese there was not much online material available, so I mostly had to stick to the good old textbook. For this article, I checked out some websites and apps for learning Japanese and reviewed them.
The Home of Japan's Ancient Rulers – The Saitobaru Burial Mounds
Scattered across a large plateau on the outskirts of the city are the Saitobaru Burial Mounds, a collection of three hundred and thirty-three kofun, a type of grave used in Japan during the Kofun period, an era pre-dating written records.
Exploring Eastern Tokyo – Culture & Fun in the Sumida Ward
Now known primarily among visitors as the home of Tokyo Sky Tree, Sumida ward can easily provide a long weekend's worth of tasty food, Japanese history and culture, shopping, and entertainment. This article introduces five stops worth venturing eastward for.
Are We Talking about the Same Thing? – 5 Biggest Japanese Food-related Cultural Differences
Here I will introduce 5 of the first few food-related things that puzzled me in this country.
4 Japanese Comedy Series Worth Watching
Japan is home to some still open video stores with thousands of fun TV dramas to watch. Today I’m going to talk about four comedy series I found at Tsutaya video store.
Ushiku Buddha – The Giant Daibutsu Buddha of Ibaraki
Contrary to many seated Buddha statues, the Ushiku Buddha statue stands at a marvelous height of 120 metres, with a 10 metres base and 10 metres lotus platform. What you see in pictures are nothing compared to what meets the naked eye.
TeamLab Planets Tokyo – Become Part of the Art
TeamLab Planets Tokyo is one of the most sought out museums in the world. Welcome to a completely new experience of art work. Digital art and whole body immersive combine and create an unforgettable visit.
What To Expect When Traveling To Japan With A Tattoo
Japan is a country of tradition. While that has led to it preserving its culture for generations, the adherence to tradition has some downsides. One of these downsides is the attitude towards people with tattoos.
5 Cute Character Cafes in Tokyo You Won't Want to Miss
Tokyo is a bustling city full off cute cafés. We took a closer look to the world of cute character cafés, so here is a list of five cafés staying permanently. Whenever you come to Tokyo you shouldn’t miss a visit there.