Jack Yamashita 
I always thought all toilets were pretty much the same. That is, until I lived in Japan. The hi-tech toilets I found in Japan were completely different from I was used to. Not only are Japanese toilets more comfortable and clean, but they offer a lot of different functions to make your life much … Read more
You won’t want to rush Kyoto. Japan’s cultural capital deserves all the time you can give it. But how to keep your accommodation bills down as you take in Kyoto’s sights? These ten hostels offer cheap accommodation right in the heart of Kyoto. All are clean, safe and secure—Japan’s hostels are a rightly ranked among … Read more
Konnichiwa! Hello! While the word “konnichiwa” is often translated as a basic “hello” in English, it doesn’t work in all situations. If you want to learn how to say hello in Japanese the right way, this guide will teach you everything you need to know. In Japanese, there is no one word that can be … Read more
Learning how to say I love you in Japanese can be a little confusing. This is because in Japan, it’s not common to tell your partner “I love you” in a direct way like we do in English. In addition to this, there are several ways to say I love you in Japanese. This is because in … Read more
For those of you lucky enough to work as an assistant language teacher (ALT) with the JET Program, congratulations! You’ve made it past a long and sometimes nerve-racking application process. While JET is probably the best opportunity to work Japan as an English teacher, it also has some drawbacks. Here are 5 reasons why working … Read more