Tennoji Zoo Review: All You Need to Know
The Tennoji Zoo is Japan’s third oldest zoo. The 11 hectare (27 acres) zoo is home to 1,000 …
Namba Oriental Hotel Review
Can’t get enough of Namba’s electric atmosphere? Stay there in comfort at the Namba Oriental Hotel, a mid-range …
Minoo Park: Osaka’s Own Quasi-National Park
The word Osaka immediately conjures up an image of neon lights, skyscrapers, bustling shopping streets and the city’s …
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 …
Complete Guide to Over-The-Counter Medicine in Japan
Japanese drugstores, or yakkyoku, can be daunting. Even if you feel pretty good about your Japanese ability, …
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 …
How to Say Wife in Japanese
The “standard” word for wife in Japanese is 奥さん (okusan). However, there are actually many different ways to …
How Do You Say Mother in Japanese?
The “general” Japanese word for mother is お母さん（okaasan）. However, there are many different ways to say mother in …
What Does Daijoubu Mean in Japanese?
The word 大丈夫（daijoubu）means certainly, undoubtedly, alright, okay,problem-free. Daijoubu is one of the most useful words to learn. With …
Tai Form: Expressing Desire in Japanese
In Japanese, the ～たい（-tai）form is used to express desire. When a verb is conjugated using the -tai form, …
The 21 Best Japanese Candy: A Guide to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
We already know that Japan has an amazing, innovative culture. The East Asian nation is known worldwide for …
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 …
