Akihabara History: The Story Behind Japan’s Otaku Capital

Akihabara is known today as a paradise of anime, manga, games, and electronics, but it wasn’t always like this. This otaku capital in Tokyo has transformed over the decades into…

By Jasmine Ortlieb • January 18, 2021

Why are the Japanese fascinated with blood types?

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The Technological Wonder That Is The Japanese Toilet

Along with eating Sushi, taking a dip in the Onsen and wearing a Kimono, using a Japanese toilet should rank as one of the greatest cultural experiences of Japan.

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What’s the difference between a Japanese apaato and manshon?

Should I move into a manshon or an apaato? What’s the difference? This article explains two essential Japanese real estate terminologies you need to know.

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5 day trips from Tokyo you can do for a well-deserved change of scenery

Tokyo is the city that has something for everybody. There’s always a place for any occasion and an event that suits any interest. So it feels tempting to just immerse…

January 13, 2021

Taking a look at New Year’s in Japan: a day of meaning, tradition and historical beliefs

Japan has a unique way of celebrating New Year’s, one full of tradition and meaning. Let’s take a look at what they do differently and why.

January 11, 2021

January 11 is Coming of Age Day in Japan

This year, 2129 young Japanese born between April 2, 2000 and April 1, 2001 will be celebrating new adulthood, but thanks to COVID, perhaps in a different way.

January 11, 2021

The history behind Japan’s love for cute, clumsy mascots

In the land of the cute and the bizarre that is Japan, mascots are everywhere. In this article, we’ll explore their history and why they’re popular.

January 8, 2021

How to Get a Mobile Phone in Japan

A detailed guide on getting a mobile phone in Japan.

January 4, 2021

Osechi: Japan’s Traditional New Year’s Food

Japan has some very unique New Year’s traditions, and one of the most famous is the food. Osechi, or traditional Japanese New Year’s cuisine, is as complex in its meaning…

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December 31, 2020

Wabi-Sabi – Finding beauty in imperfection

Wabi-Sabi is to appreciate everything in its simplest, raw, and natural form with all its flaws and imperfections while accepting that nothing lasts forever. It is not something depicting in…

December 21, 2020

A Look into How Filipinos Celebrate Christmas in Japan

Ever wonder what other cultures do for Christmas and how do they cope with traditions when residing in another country? This article aims to provide a glimpse into how Filipinos…

December 14, 2020

How to get home internet in Japan

So you’ve found your own place in Japan! But before you head down to the local Nitori to furnish your place, there is one crucial step. Access to the world…

December 11, 2020

Oden: A Heartwarming Traditional Japanese Simmered Soup For Fall And Winter

With winter approaching, get the scoop on one affordable, tasty, and highly-customizable Japanese traditional dish!

December 7, 2020

Tokyo’s Hidden Gems: 5 neighborhoods with unique styles of living to consider for your next home

Tokyo isn’t a one note city — every area is different. Here we introduce under-the-radar neighborhoods and what they offer in terms of quality of life.

December 4, 2020

How to spend Christmas in Japan

Christmas trees, poinsettias, and Santa Clauses have popped up all over Tokyo in stores and public areas, but what does Christmas really mean in Japan?

November 30, 2020

Time travel back to 1980’s Japan by visiting Atami

If you want a day trip or a short overnight stay to escape the metropolis that is Tokyo, then Atami (located in Shizokuka, Izu Peninsula) is the right place for…

November 23, 2020

Honne and Tatemae – The complexity of maintaining relationships in Japan

One cannot truly understand the Japanese people without understanding Honne and Tatemae and to truly understand Honne and Tatemae one must understand how much the Japanese strive to maintain harmony…

November 20, 2020

How to buy Feminine Hygiene Products in Japan

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