Kyoto Century Hotel Review
Despite being only a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the city’s train and bus hub, Kyoto Century Hotel …
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 …
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 …
Moving to Japan Part I – How to Prepare for Your Move
So you’re moving to Japan! It can be a pretty awesome place to live, but you’ll need to …
Japan Workplace Culture: Communicating with Your Japanese Co-Workers
Communication is the backbone of any office environment. This is no different in Japan. Language is important for …
JapanesePod101 Review – Can You Really Learn Japanese in a Few Minutes a Day?
JapanesePod101 Review: An Overview Website: www.japanesepod101.com Price: Free Lifetime Starter Membership. Basic Membership $8.00/month. Premium Membership $25.00/month. Premium Plus $47.00/month …
Japanese Verbs: A Beginner’s Guide to Conjugation
Mastering Japanese verbs is probably one of the most important skills you need to become fluent in Japanese. …
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, …
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 …
