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The Best Nightclubs in Osaka: 7 Standout Clubs

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The Best Nightclubs in Osaka: 7 Standout Clubs

October 23, 2019 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Osaka might not have a reputation for clubbing that Tokyo does, but as the major club center in …
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7 Things to Do in Osaka with Kids (Babies & Toddlers)

July 27, 2019 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Places to Visit
Leaving the house when you have young children can be stressful. If you ever find yourself in Osaka …
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto: The Most Convenient Hotel in Kyoto?

July 16, 2019 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
In terms of location, Hotel Granvia Kyoto is impossible to beat. The hotel is literally inside Kyoto Station. …
Near Osaka Station

7 Amazing Places to Stay Near Osaka Station

June 30, 2019 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Places to Visit
To say that Osaka Station is a busy place is a huge understatement. It’s the busiest railway station …

Living in Japan

How to Get a Japanese Driver’s License

How to Get a Japanese Driver’s License

April 13, 2019 • Amanda Wilmot • No Comments • Living in Japan
A Japanese driver’s license may seem unnecessary to anyone living in a large city. Places like Tokyo, Osaka, …
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Leaving Japan – Part III – Moving Back Home

February 11, 2019 • Amanda Wilmot • No Comments • Living in Japan
Your time in Japan has come to an end. It could be that you’re a study abroad student …
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Moving to Japan Part II – After Landing in Japan

January 14, 2019 • Amanda Wilmot • No Comments • Living in Japan
Congratulations, you’ve landed in Japan! After disembarking from your flight, you’ll find yourself following a sea of people …
How to Move to Japan

Moving to Japan Part I – How to Prepare for Your Move

December 11, 2018 • Amanda Wilmot • No Comments • Living in Japan
So you’re moving to Japan! It can be a pretty awesome place to live, but you’ll need to …

Useful Japanese Lessons

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An Introduction to Japanese Particles: (は, が, に, へ, で, を)

April 7, 2019 • TheTrueJapan • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Japanese particles are among the most fascinating and important to your understanding of the language. Particles are suffixes …
Japanese-Te-Form

Japanese Te Form: A Complete Guide

February 27, 2019 • Kevin • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Te-Form, Part I: Putting It All Together How do you go from the short, choppy sentences found in …
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Japanese Particles: Wa vs Ga

February 27, 2019 • Kevin • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Wa and Ga: A Tale of Two Particles When I started learning Japanese way back in 2002, my …
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JapanesePod101 Review – Can You Really Learn Japanese in a Few Minutes a Day?

September 1, 2018 • Jack Yamashita • 15 Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
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 …

Food Adventures

Complete Guide to Japanese Tea

The Complete Guide to Japanese Tea

March 31, 2018 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Food Adventures
From traditional tea ceremonies that artfully prepare matcha to the palate cleansing konacha served at sushi restaurants, tea …
Best Japanese Seasonings

The 10 Best Japanese Seasonings

March 27, 2018 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Food Adventures
Despite my Japanese heritage, I’ve always shied away from cooking Japanese food. The subtle, complex flavors intimidated me. …
Guide to Japanese Soy Sauce

The Complete Guide to Shoyu: Japanese Soy Sauce

March 27, 2018 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Food Adventures , Useful Japanese Lessons
Japanese soy sauce, or shoyu, is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. Without this sauce, many of your …
Best Japanese Instant Ramen

The 10 Best Japanese Instant Ramen

March 27, 2018 • Kanna Livingston • 1 Comment • Food Adventures , Unique Japanese Products
You probably reach for instant ramen when you’re too tired to cook. I don’t blame you. Instant ramen …

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