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 …
A Look Into Japanese Izakaya: A Quick Guide
Having a drink after work is a universal pleasure. Somewhere to retreat to after a long week or …
A Short History of Karaoke & Its Culture In Japan
Karaoke, meaning “empty orchestra” in Japanese, is singing along to an instrumental backing track. A visual accompaniment usually …
What Is Kaizen in Japanese, and How Is It Useful?
Back in January, I set a bunch of goals for the year 2021 to reclaim my life after …
Death By Overwork: All About Karoshi
Simply put, 過労死 (karoshi) is a “Japanese term for sudden death caused by overwork,” according to the Oxford …
あなた (Anata) In Japanese: Why You Should NEVER Use It
あなた (anata) means “you” in Japanese. While we use “you” all the time in English, it is not …
10 Ways to Say “Okay” in Natural Japanese
There are many ways to say “okay” in Japanese using different levels of politeness. This article will teach …
6 Natural Ways to Say “I Don’t Know” in Japanese
すみません。（私は）日本語が分かりません。(Sumimasen. (Watashi wa) nihongo ga wakarimasen.)Sorry. I don’t understand/don’t know Japanese. The Many Ways to Say “I Don’t …
How to Say Good in Japanese Naturally: いい (ii) Vs. 良い (Yoi)
There are many ways to say “good” in Japanese, but the most straightforward words are いい (ii) and …
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 …
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 …
