

The Best Nightclubs in Osaka: 7 Standout Clubs
Osaka might not have a reputation for clubbing that Tokyo does, but as the major club center in …

7 Things to Do in Osaka with Kids (Babies & Toddlers)
Leaving the house when you have young children can be stressful. If you ever find yourself in Osaka …

Hotel Granvia Kyoto: The Most Convenient Hotel in Kyoto?
In terms of location, Hotel Granvia Kyoto is impossible to beat. The hotel is literally inside Kyoto Station. …

7 Amazing Places to Stay Near Osaka Station
To say that Osaka Station is a busy place is a huge understatement. It’s the busiest railway station …

How to Get a Japanese Driver’s License
A Japanese driver’s license may seem unnecessary to anyone living in a large city. Places like Tokyo, Osaka, …

Leaving Japan – Part III – Moving Back Home
Your time in Japan has come to an end. It could be that you’re a study abroad student …

Moving to Japan Part II – After Landing in Japan
Congratulations, you’ve landed in Japan! After disembarking from your flight, you’ll find yourself following a sea of people …

Moving to Japan Part I – How to Prepare for Your Move
So you’re moving to Japan! It can be a pretty awesome place to live, but you’ll need to …

An Introduction to Japanese Particles: (は, が, に, へ, で, を)
Japanese particles are among the most fascinating and important to your understanding of the language. Particles are suffixes …

Japanese Te Form: A Complete Guide
Te-Form, Part I: Putting It All Together How do you go from the short, choppy sentences found in …

Japanese Particles: Wa vs Ga
Wa and Ga: A Tale of Two Particles When I started learning Japanese way back in 2002, my …

JapanesePod101 Review – Can You Really Learn Japanese in a Few Minutes a Day?
JapanesePod101 Review: An Overview Website: www.japanesepod101.com Price: Free Lifetime Starter Membership. Basic Membership $8.00/month. Premium Membership $25.00/month. Premium Plus $47.00/month …

The Complete Guide to Japanese Tea
From traditional tea ceremonies that artfully prepare matcha to the palate cleansing konacha served at sushi restaurants, tea …

The 10 Best Japanese Seasonings
Despite my Japanese heritage, I’ve always shied away from cooking Japanese food. The subtle, complex flavors intimidated me. …

The Complete Guide to Shoyu: Japanese Soy Sauce
Japanese soy sauce, or shoyu, is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. Without this sauce, many of your …

The 10 Best Japanese Instant Ramen
You probably reach for instant ramen when you’re too tired to cook. I don’t blame you. Instant ramen …