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 …
8 Things No One Told You About Teaching in Japan and How to Deal with It
Teaching English is one of the most common jobs available to foreigners in Japan. Most native English speaking …
Is the JET Program Worth It? Pros Vs. Cons
Is the JET Program worth it? In my opinion, it is 100% worth it. If you have the …
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, …
ていく (Te Iku) & てくる (Te Kuru) in Japanese: More Than Just Coming and Going
Te iku and te kuru can express: A physical movement in space; Consistency within an ongoing process; A …
Using the Sou Form in Japanese: It Seems/Looks Like ~/ I Hear That ~
The 〜そう (~sou) suffix expresses two different things: It looks/seems (like) I hear (that). Let’s take a look …
How to Say to Wear in Japanese: 6 Ways to Get Dressed
The general way to say “wear” Japanese is 着る (kiru). However, there are actually many different ways to …
The Zu Form in Japanese: A Classic Negative Form
At some point in your Japanese-learning journey, you’re bound to stumble on zu form verbs. Don’t worry—if you’ve …
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 …
