What Is It Like Being an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan?

For many foreigners who admire this country, being able to work and live here is an incredible feat. The job of Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) is incredibly attractive for those who have dreamt of experiencing Japan long-term first-hand.

Culture All Japan

Jackson Lee

April 18, 2016

Tofu Café Fujino - A Surprising Lunch Course in Kyoto

As a lover of tofu, I give it my seal of approval with confidence. The shop does get busy and they don’t take reservations on the weekends, so plan your travel if you’re visiting that area and give this place a try!

Food & Drink Kansai

Jackson Lee

April 18, 2016

Tsukemen - Take the Noodles for a Dip

When you order tsukemen, two bowls will show up in front of you: noodles and toppings in a large bowl, and rich hot soup in a smaller bowl.

Food & Drink All Japan

Jackson Lee

March 20, 2016

Macau Egg Tarts in Japan

I love this dessert so much that I have given up on birthday cakes for birthday egg tarts since I turned 18.

Food & Drink Chubu Kansai

Jackson Lee

March 4, 2016

Top 3: Students’ Favorite School Lunches in Japan

In Japan, most public elementary schools and junior high schools have lunch provided. School lunch menus are carefully designed by the nutritionists, who when deciding the lunch menus, tend to prioritize nutritional values and budgets before taste.

Food & Drink All Japan

Jackson Lee

February 24, 2016

5 Advanced Tips: How to Be Popular at Karaoke Parties

These are tips that would not only help you join in the party better, but they will make you a bigger part of the whole session. Not only would you be welcomed to every karaoke party from then on, others would make sure they invite you to ensure the karaoke session a success.

Culture All Japan

Jackson Lee

February 5, 2016

Kawasaki-city – The Streets of Doraemon

Doraemon has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mom is a fan of the adorable futuristic robot cat too, so this blue character was always with me throughout the childhood that I spent in Hong Kong.

Culture Kanto

Jackson Lee

January 31, 2016

10 Rice Cookers Commandments - How to Keep it Durable

I’ve spent four years of my life working part time at a kitchen appliances store, selling and explaining Japanese rice cookers to various kinds of customers.

Shopping All Japan

Jackson Lee

January 25, 2016

Dan-ramen - Elegant Ramen Dining

Dan-ramen opened my eyes to shops like these that break away from the stereotypical ramen shop image, and I hope you can find a shop similar to have a great date—ramen-nights at too!

Food & Drink Culture Chubu

Jackson Lee

January 22, 2016

Japanese Rice Cookers: Evolution of High-Tech Rice-Making

Every Japanese household has a rice cooker. Considering they eat rice once or more almost everyday, a machine that cooks rice perfectly and automatically is truly a convenience.

Shopping All Japan

Jackson Lee

January 15, 2016

Gyu-no-Chikara - Premium Gyudon

“Let’s go grab a cheap gyu-don lunch”. That was something I often did when I was still new to this country. For me, gyu-don is THE Japanese fast food.

Food & Drink Kanto

Jackson Lee

January 9, 2016

Electric Thermo Pots - Always, Hot Water

Japanese winters can be harsh for some, and families here have various appliances at home to help with the cold. One of these winter saviours you can find in almost every household and work place is the Electric Thermo Pot.

Shopping All Japan

Jackson Lee

December 15, 2015

Karaoke Social Rules - 6 Do's and Don'ts

I have been to Karaoke with all sorts of people here in Japan. Co-workers, university students, families, Japanese people, foreigners, guys, girls, and combinations from the above. While each group has a different way to run their session, there are some common yet unspoken DOs and DON’Ts that most people follow to make the sessions more enjoyable.

Culture All Japan

Jackson Lee

December 4, 2015

6 Tips to Enjoy Karaoke in Japan Even More

Karaoke is stress relief while also a personal challenge to sing better the next time. Karaoke is something to kill time with while also something I purposely make time for. Karaoke, to me, is serious business.

Culture All Japan

Jackson Lee

November 25, 2015

Kotatsu - The Warm Little Heaven in the Living Room

You have probably seen this scene in a Japanese TV-drama before: it is night time, everyone is at home, and the whole family gathers around this tiny low table on the floor with a thick heavy cover lying on top.

Shopping Culture All Japan

Jackson Lee

October 30, 2015

Ufuya in Okinawa : The 100 Years Old Restaurant

During my vacation in Okinawa, I visited Ufuya, one of the most intriguing restaurants I have ever been to. Ufuya is in the middle of nowhere as it does require quite a drive to get to, but the huge parking lot and the restaurant itself is always full of cars and tour buses.

Culture Food & Drink Attractions Okinawa

Jackson Lee

October 14, 2015

School Lunches - A Taste of Japanese Education

In Japan, most public schools in Japan have school lunches provided, and while some students find them delicious and some don’t, it definitely takes a big burden off the parents from having to pack lunch for every tomorrow. Today, allow me to give you some insights to the food served in school.

Food & Drink All Japan

Jackson Lee

October 2, 2015

Taiwan Ramen - Not from Taiwan!

Taiwan ramen was created by a Taiwanese Chef who had a shop in the Chikusa district of Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture) in the 1970s. As a Chinese cuisine chef, he took the concept of the Tantanmen, a type of Chinese spicy noodles, and added his own spin to the formula.

Food & Drink Chubu

Jackson Lee

June 17, 2015