Who thought saying “No” in Japan would be so hard?
A little bit about “reading the air” in Japan and why saying no is hard
Why you need to buy the JR Pass before October 1st 2023
This is the last week you can buy the Japan Rail (JR) Pass before the price increases
What foreign investors are missing out when they buy Japanese stocks – The history and current state of Kabunushi Yutai, shareholder benefits in Japan
What Warren Buffet is missing out on. The bit of history and the current state of Kabunushi Yutai, shareholder benefits in Japan
Chicken Thighs vs Chicken Breast in Japan
An exploration of the difference between chicken breast and chicken thighs in Japan. Where chicken breasts are cheaper than chicken thighs
Why Saying 'I Do' in Japan is More Interesting than You'd Think?
“Born a Shinto, marry as a Christian, and die a Buddhist.” A little about the fake priests who who marry Japanese people at “Christian” weddings
The mystery behind why Japan sells pudding in 3-packs and yogurt in 4-packs
Your answer to why is pudding sold in 3-packs, when yogurt is sold in 4-packs
A Look Into Japan’s Nationwide Economy Boost
Japan officially opened up its borders to international tourism earlier this year hoping to bring back the international community. This is not the only plan it has to help out the tourism industry. Its local and federal governments have been recharging the local economy once again.
An introduction to souzai - Japanese prepared food
What is souzai? Why is it so popular? Your intro guide to souzai, prepared food, in Japan
Meet one of Japan's popular fast foods: Gyudon, the Japanese Beef Bowl
Like other don, which is a rice bowl, this is steamed rice topped with beef and onions simmered in sake and soy sauce.
A little taste of Sakura Season in Japan
It is officially spring. Hoping things are well and getting warmer for you wherever you are in the Northern Hemisphere. Or if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, hope things are not too cold yet! It is the height of hanami (花見) season in Japan. What exactly is hanami? It