Juken, Jukensei, and the Reality of High School Entrance Exams in Japan

Terrified of hand-written Japanese sake menus? This is a how-to-order beginner’s guide for Japan’s national drink – sake!

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.

In Japan, it’s important to read the air. Here’s a closer look at what that means and how you can learn to “kuuki wo yomu” like a native.