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How to Say You in Japanese Naturally

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iKnow Japanese Review: Is It Worth Paying For?

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The 9 Best Yandere Manga That You’ll Never Forget

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8 Things No One Told You About Teaching in Japan and How to Deal with It

Places to Visit

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Tennoji Zoo Review: All You Need to Know

July 6, 2020 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
The Tennoji Zoo is Japan’s third oldest zoo. The 11 hectare (27 acres) zoo is home to 1,000 …
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Namba Oriental Hotel Review

July 6, 2020 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Can’t get enough of Namba’s electric atmosphere? Stay there in comfort at the Namba Oriental Hotel, a mid-range …
Minoo Park Waterfall in Osaka, Japan. A couple is standing in front of the waterfall under a red, Japanese style umbrella.

Minoo Park: Osaka’s Own Quasi-National Park

July 6, 2020 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
The word Osaka immediately conjures up an image of neon lights, skyscrapers, bustling shopping streets and the city’s …
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The Best Nightclubs in Osaka: 7 Standout Clubs

October 23, 2019 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Osaka might not have a reputation for clubbing that Tokyo does, but as the major club center in …

Living in Japan

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8 Things No One Told You About Teaching in Japan and How to Deal with It

January 30, 2021 • Dallen Nakamura • No Comments • Living in Japan
Teaching English is one of the most common jobs available to foreigners in Japan. Most native English speaking …
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Is the JET Program Worth It? Pros Vs. Cons

December 29, 2020 • Dallen Nakamura • No Comments • Living in Japan
Is the JET Program worth it? In my opinion, it is 100% worth it. If you have the …
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Complete Guide to Over-The-Counter Medicine in Japan

July 6, 2020 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Living 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

How to Get a Japanese Driver’s License

April 13, 2019 • Amanda Wilmot • No Comments • Living in Japan
A Japanese driver’s license may seem unnecessary to anyone living in a large city. Places like Tokyo, Osaka, …

Useful Japanese Lessons

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How to Say You in Japanese Naturally

February 26, 2021 • Erin Himeno • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
While the standard textbook definition for you in Japanese is あなた (anata), this pronoun is highly nuanced and …
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iKnow Japanese Review: Is It Worth Paying For?

February 12, 2021 • Erin Himeno • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
You need to learn thousands of core vocabulary words to be fluent in Japanese. This is a daunting task; …
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The Best FREE Resources for Learning Japanese

January 15, 2021 • Erin Himeno • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Did you know that it’s possible to learn Japanese for free? All you need is an internet connection, …
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Pimsleur Japanese Review: Does It Work?

January 8, 2021 • Dallen Nakamura • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Disclaimer: This article includes affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase something, I may receive …

Food Adventures

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The 21 Best Japanese Candy: A Guide to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

January 27, 2020 • Dallen Nakamura • No Comments • Food Adventures
We already know that Japan has an amazing, innovative culture. The East Asian nation is known worldwide for …
Complete Guide to Japanese Tea

The Complete Guide to Japanese Tea

March 31, 2018 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Food Adventures
From traditional tea ceremonies that artfully prepare matcha to the palate cleansing konacha served at sushi restaurants, tea …
Best Japanese Seasonings

The 10 Best Japanese Seasonings

March 27, 2018 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Food Adventures
Despite my Japanese heritage, I’ve always shied away from cooking Japanese food. The subtle, complex flavors intimidated me. …
Guide to Japanese Soy Sauce

The Complete Guide to Shoyu: Japanese Soy Sauce

March 27, 2018 • Kanna Livingston • No Comments • Food Adventures , Useful Japanese Lessons
Japanese soy sauce, or shoyu, is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. Without this sauce, many of your …
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Complete Guide to Japanese Tea

The Complete Guide to Japanese Tea

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How to Make Japanese Curry at Home

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21 Must-Try Foods in Japan – The Ultimate Food Guide

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The Best Sushi in Japan

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Chinese Century Eggs – Don’t Do It!

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10 Weird Japanese Foods You Should Try

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Fish Sperm in Japan – Put It in Your Mouth, Swallow, and Gag

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