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…

By Ruchira Shukla • November 23, 2020

LINE Pay: What Is It and How Does It Work?

If you are living in Japan, or love Japan and are watching Japanese shows from abroad, you have probably come across LINE, the popular messaging app. Exchanging LINE contacts is…

August 24, 2020

Bento: History of the humble Japanese lunch box

The bento box is an integral part of Japanese food culture. Right from the home cooked bento to the ones sold at convenience stores, they are not only visually appealing but also tasty and nutritious.

May 4, 2020

Two Norwegians in Japan for the first time

In my last post, I wrote how spring is celebrated in Japan and Norway. I celebrated the arrival of spring in Tokyo last week, and this was a welcome change.…

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November 20, 2020

How to buy Feminine Hygiene Products in Japan

Ladies, we all have that time of the month whether we like it or not. Aunt flow comes by and she does not care whether you are at work, in…

November 16, 2020

3 Japanese Healthy Foods To Try This Autumn

Devil’s tongue, daikon, and shiitake: what are they, and what are they good for? Read on to learn about three Japanese superfoods you should try this autumn!

November 9, 2020

“Reading the Air” in Japan: Why it Matters

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.

November 2, 2020

Modern Sake Wakaze – A Downtown Brewery

A modern sake brewery located in the heart of downtown Tokyo is reinventing the traditional drink in a way never seen before… by adding tea and botanicals!

October 23, 2020

How to Make a Bank Transfer in Japan

It’s true that in the era of high-speed internet and smart phones, you can handle most of your money matters in Japan using TransferWise or LINE Pay. But when it…

October 19, 2020

How to buy a Shinkansen ticket

A detailed explanation on purchasing a Shinkansen ticket. I will also give some helpful information on what to watch out for when purchasing and utilizing the Shinkansen.

Foreigner Friendly Apartments and Share Houses in Japan.

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October 16, 2020

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.

October 12, 2020

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.

October 7, 2020

How to Bring Your Pet to Japan

If you’re determined to achieve the dream of studying or living long-term in Japan but just can’t bear to part with your furry friend, this is the article for you!…

October 5, 2020

Tokyo Room Finder Tenant Spotlight: Mewen

A passion for Japan and the need for a reasonably priced furnished apartment led Mewen to find Tokyo Room Finder.

September 28, 2020

How to buy Japanese skin care products

In this article, I have given a step by step guide on using Japanese skin care products as well as the Japanese vocabularies to watch out for and some detailed…