Nagasaki Chinatown and Temples
Nagasaki has the oldest Chinese temples in Japan. The city has some of the finest Ming Dynasty temples …
The 6 Best Places to Stay in Akihabara: Minutes Away from the Station
Famous for both its abundance of electronics shops and for being the anime/manga center of Tokyo, Akihabara is a …
Tokyo Olympics 2020 Hotels – The Best Places to Stay
7 Best (And Closest) Hotels for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Where will you be for the 2020 Tokyo …
Things to Do in Nagasaki: The Atomic Bomb and Beyond
Nagasaki has a rich cultural history, but it’s mostly known for one tragic event: the atomic bombing on …
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 …
Going to the Doctor in Japan: A Quick Guide
Useful Japanese Phrases for When You Go to the Doctor Going to the doctor in Japan can be …
The Pros and Cons of Living in Japan as a Foreigner
Japan has long been a place idolized by outsiders, and rightly so. It’s the country where trains run …
9 Cultural Mistakes Foreigners Make in Japan and What To Do Instead
Let’s face it – if you’re new to Japan, you’re probably gonna make a few cultural mistakes. And …
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 Shoyu: Japanese Soy Sauce
Japanese soy sauce, or shoyu, is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. Without this sauce, many of your …
The Best Apps for Learning Japanese
When I was learning Japanese, my go-to device was my Nintendo DS. On it, I used the game …
Learning Japanese for Beginners: A Complete Guide
How to Learn Japanese for Beginners In this guide, you’ll find all of the resources you need to …
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 …
