5 Great Places to Eat in Naka-Meguro, Tokyo
As well as shopping and sightseeing, Nakameguro has some delicious places to eat.
January 13, 2017
Writer: Poppy Reid
Poppy Reid is a professional writer from the UK who now lives in Japan as an English teacher. She loves video games, spicy food, and all things Disney.
10 Japan-Themed New Year’s Resolution Ideas
Instead of the usual “lose weight”, “get a better job” or “go to the gym every Tuesday” scenario, why not base a realistic (and, let’s face it – fun) Japan or Japanese-based resolution that you can try alone or with friends? How about it?
January 11, 2017
Essential Items for Your Hijou Kitto (Emergency Bag)
So how can you make sure that you have everything you need in the case of a large earthquake, for example, that may leave you stranded (call for help)?
December 8, 2016
Helpful Tips to Make Local Friends in Japan
Living in Japan has a countless amount of benefits. It’s a very safe country to live in, the food is great, and it’s usually fairly easy for speakers of English to get a job in a language school. One of the downsides of living in this fantastic country, however, is that it can be very difficult to mix properly with the locals – that is, make friends with Japanese people.
August 17, 2016
Daikanyama: Tokyo's Posh, Expensive & Charming Neighborhood
Nestled between Ebisu and Shibuya is a quiet little district where famous actors, comedians, models and successful businesspersons congregate, live and spend their time and money. Daikanyama (代官山) is somewhat of a secret from tourists; with the famous districts of Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, Daikanyama is often overlooked.
August 5, 2016
Sukiyaki: Home Recipe for a Delicious Japanese Hotpot
Sukiyaki is a delicious hotpot dish that the Japanese usually eat in wintertime, sometimes during the festive end-of-year season and bounenkai (end-of-year drinking party). It’s also a popular dish for Japanese families to eat together during the winter months to keep warm.
July 21, 2016
Five Super Convenient Things About Japan You'll Wish You Had In Your Home Country
Toilets that sing to you, talking robots and gorgeous historical sites are just a few of the things, that make Japan a special country that is unforgettable to visit.
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March 26, 2016
The Suwako Half-Marathon 2015, Nagano
Every year in October is the Suwako-Half Marathon in Suwa City, Nagano. 2015 was the 27th year that this 21km (or 13.1 miles) race was held, and over seven thousand people joined to try to complete it in under three hours.
October 30, 2015
Questions You're Likely To Be Asked If You're A Foreigner In Japan
This article shows some questions you are likely to be asked by Japanese people if you visit Japan, whether it be for a week’s sightseeing, work or a year of study abroad.
September 8, 2015
An Adventure Up Mount Io
Japan is a mountainous country covered in volcanic and non-volcanic mountains alike, many of which are perfect for hiking in the warmer months
August 28, 2015
Okaya Taiko Festival
In the small city of Okaya in Nagano, there is a yearly two-day festival in the middle of Obon week in August called the Taiko Matsuri (Taiko Drumming Festival). This article is an account of experiencing the Taiko Matsuri, including advice for if you’re planning to go.
August 19, 2015
Matsumoto Bon Bon Festival
Matsumoto is a large city in Nagano Prefecture, home to the famous Matsumoto Castle, and one of the most popular summer festivals in the region, Matsumoto Bon Bon.
August 8, 2015
Roppou Ramen – Ramen for Kings
In the city of Chino in the Nagano Prefecture, there’s a humble little ramen shop called Roppou, meaning ‘Six Paths’.
July 10, 2015
A Day at Edo Wonderland, Nikko
Edo Wonderland is a theme park located in Nikko. It’s a perfect day out for families and couples alike. The theme is old Tokyo, or Edo, featuring ninja shows, mini games such as archery and darts, and a haunted house.
May 8, 2015
Sake Tasting Festival, Kamisuwa, Nagano
Every year, Suwa City hosts the Sake Drinking Festival, or Nomi Aruki (Walk and Drink) hosted by Sake makers. It’s hosted not in only one venue, but all over the city, meaning that people who join literally walk all over Suwa to taste different kinds of sake and umeshuu.
May 1, 2015
The Advantages of Staying with a Homestay Family
A homestay family is a couple or a small family that you can stay with during your time abroad. Your university or work placement will most likely organise this program. You may be asked to participate in homestay to improve your language skills, make connections, experience the country's way of life, or all of the above.
April 15, 2015
How to Teach English in Japan
Teaching abroad is a fantastic experience that looks great on your resume and gives you the opportunity to get paid to travel. In most cases, learning the native language of the country isn't a necessity, and job contracts can be from a few months to a few years long.
April 7, 2015
The Weird and Wonderful Features of a Japanese Toilet
If you've ever been to Japan, you may have been lucky enough to come across one of ultra-modern, futuristic toilets, perhaps in a high-class restaurant, universities or inside a business building.
April 7, 2015
