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Japanese Names For Boys: Crazy, Popular, and Traditional Names

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40 Super Useful Japanese Anime Phrases You Can Use

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How to Say Flower in Japanese: Words and Expressions

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How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese: The Complete Guide to Jikoshōkai

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Tennoji Zoo Review: All You Need to Know

July 6, 2020 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
The Tennoji Zoo is Japan’s third oldest zoo. The 11 hectare (27 acres) zoo is home to 1,000 …
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Namba Oriental Hotel Review

July 6, 2020 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Can’t get enough of Namba’s electric atmosphere? Stay there in comfort at the Namba Oriental Hotel, a mid-range …
Minoo Park Waterfall in Osaka, Japan. A couple is standing in front of the waterfall under a red, Japanese style umbrella.

Minoo Park: Osaka’s Own Quasi-National Park

July 6, 2020 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
The word Osaka immediately conjures up an image of neon lights, skyscrapers, bustling shopping streets and the city’s …
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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 …

Living in Japan

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What Is Kaizen in Japanese, and How Is It Useful?

August 2, 2021 • Satoko Kakihara • No Comments • Living in Japan
Back in January, I set a bunch of goals for the year 2021 to reclaim my life after …
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Death By Overwork: All About Karoshi

July 16, 2021 • Risa • No Comments • Living in Japan
Simply put, 過労死 (karoshi) is a “Japanese term for sudden death caused by overwork,” according to the Oxford …
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8 Things No One Told You About Teaching in Japan and How to Deal with It

January 30, 2021 • Dallen Nakamura • No Comments • Living in Japan
Teaching English is one of the most common jobs available to foreigners in Japan. Most native English speaking …
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Is the JET Program Worth It? Pros Vs. Cons

December 29, 2020 • Dallen Nakamura • No Comments • Living in Japan
Is the JET Program worth it? In my opinion, it is 100% worth it. If you have the …

Useful Japanese Lessons

A photo of a young boy lying down on top of a white rug, with his feet extending past the left side of the picture. A baby boy is also lying on the rug, with his head next to the young boy’s, with his feet extending past the right side of the picture.

Japanese Names For Boys: Crazy, Popular, and Traditional Names

June 29, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Names reflect the times and the era. Here are some common 2022 Japanese names for boys. Common Japanese …
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How to Say Flower in Japanese: Words and Expressions

May 30, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Flowers play an essential role in the culture of Japan. Every spring, people in Japan enjoy hanami, or …
A young, Asian woman is standing in front of a group of people sitting around a desk apparently in a business setting. The group of people are clapping.

How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese: The Complete Guide to Jikoshōkai

May 26, 2022 • Kristin Szabo • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Have you ever daydreamed about introducing yourself in Japanese? Maybe you are thinking about getting a job, making …
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100 Essential Japanese Phrases and Words You WILL Use

May 19, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
These 100 Japanese phrases are a great starting point for communicating with people from Japan. Knowing these common …

Food Adventures

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The 21 Best Japanese Candy: A Guide to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

January 27, 2020 • Dallen Nakamura • No Comments • Food Adventures
  We already know that Japan has an amazing, innovative culture. The East Asian nation is known worldwide …
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 …
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How to Make Japanese Curry at Home

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21 Must-Try Foods in Japan – The Ultimate Food Guide

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The Best Sushi in Japan

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Chinese Century Eggs – Don’t Do It!

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10 Weird Japanese Foods You Should Try

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Fish Sperm in Japan – Put It in Your Mouth, Swallow, and Gag

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