The 10 Best Water Parks in Japan
Don’t take the Japanese summer for granted. The temperatures might look mild on paper, but the high humidity …
Abeno Harukas: The Skyscraper That Stands Above the Rest
The Abeno Harukas Skyscraper is the tallest building in Japan. It’s also home to Japan’s largest department store …
Nishiki Market: Kyoto’s Pantry of Awesome Food
Kyoto’s stint as Japan’s capital had a lasting impact on Japanese culture, art, and religion… and especially on …
Nagasaki Churches, Christianity, & World Culture
Japan has had a complicated relationship with Western culture. Nagasaki is proof. Some of the Japanese-style buildings haven’t …
How to Find an Apartment in Japan
Looking for an apartment in Japan? Be prepared for a long and complicated process involving tons of paperwork. …
5 Tips for Enjoying Your Homestay in Japan
A new year has begun! A new semester is beginning, and summer is now a little closer to …
JET-setting into the Deep Countryside of Japan: My Experience
When I taught English abroad in the inaka (countryside) of Japan, I lived in a very small, very …
Working Out in Japan: How to Stay Fit
In the past few years, a movement has quietly begun to take shape in Japan. A subtle but …
What Level of the JLPT Should I Take?
Are you planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) but don’t know which level you should …
How Long Does it Take to Learn Japanese?
Everyone who studies Japanese always wants to know how long it will take for them to become fluent, …
How to Learn Japanese Fast
Do want to know how to learn Japanese fast? How about becoming fluent in 3 months? Or maybe …
How to Say Thank You in Japanese
Planning a trip to Japan? Interested in learning Japanese? Then you have come to the right place. Although …
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 …
