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English-speaking Hair Salons in Tokyo
This page contains affiliate links. While Tokyo has a number of excellent hair salons, if you don't speak Japanese, getting the perfect haircut can be difficult. Thankfully, there are hair salons with…
Exciting Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids - Unwrap the Joy!
This page contains affiliate links. It is the time to share joy and excitement! With Christmas approaching, discovering the ideal gift for the little ones becomes a delightful quest. In this article,…
10 Best Japanese Electric Appliances and Gadgets for Your Home
This page contains affiliate links. Japan's wonderful home appliances and unique gadgets are very popular with people from abroad. Here we introduce the latest recommended home appliances and gadgets…
Highly Rated Japanese Kitchen Items / Gadgets
This page contains affiliate links. There are a variety of products and gadgets available in Japan, and we would like to introduce our recommendations for use in the kitchen. We have collected a varie…
Best Japanese Gift Ideas for Any Occasions
This page contains affiliate links. If you are looking for Japanese gifts or souvenirs to give to your friends and family and unsure of what to give as a gift or souvenir from Japan, this article will…
15 Best Tattoo-Friendly Onsens in Japan
While onsens are enjoyable year-round, they are delightful in wintertime. The hot springs provide a lovely respite from the cold weather. They are also a common activity for those traveling in Japan d…
Amusement Parks and Theme Parks in Tokyo
In the ever-bustling city of Tokyo, there’s no shortage of amusement and theme parks for a family day out. Whether you’re planning on a quick afternoon activity or a full day trip, you will find a wid…
Zoos and Aquariums in Tokyo
If you are seeking for Zoos and Aquariums in and around Tokyo, this is the right list for you! There is a plethora of zoos and aquariums with many fascinating animals to see and that would be fun to e…
Japanese Rice Brands and the Characteristics
This page contains affiliate links. In Japan, various types of rice are produced to suit the soil, water, and climate of each region. Are you aware of how many varieties of rice there are in Japan? As…
Japanese Beauty Gadgets - 16 Popular Electric Beauty Appliances
This page contains affiliate links. Japan is home to a wide variety of gadgets, but many beauty appliances are also produced every year. Some can be used abroad and are popular as souvenirs for foreig…
How to Read Recycling Symbols on Products in Japan
Taking care of garbage is an everyday part of life that we often do without thinking too much about it, but when living in a different country like Japan, it becomes necessary to learn a new system fo…
What is Mottainai? The Japanese Meanings and Expressions
The Japanese word "Mottainai" has been used in many countries around the world as a universal language. If you look up "mottainai" in a Japanese-English dictionary, you will find words like "waste" an…
Sustainable Lifestyles in Edo and Japanese History
In Japan, there has long been a 'mottainai spirit' of taking good care of things, and in the Edo era, people in various professions recycled things to reuse them. Sustainability, which has been attrac…
Geisha Dinner Experience in Tokyo
The geisha is a world-famous Japanese symbol that is seldom understood outside of Japan. The geisha arts, a 250-year-old legacy, are fast fading, yet there are still sites in Japan where one may have…
What is White Day in Japan?
This page contains affiliate links. White Day is the day on March 14 when men who received chocolates on Valentine's Day return the favor to the woman. On White Day, the most common sweets are candies…
Wadaiko: The Summer Rhythm and Movements of Taiko in Japan
With a multitude of purposes, strong traditions, and dynamic rhythm, wadaiko, or traditional Japanese drums also known internationally as "taiko", is a unique and interesting part of Japanese culture.…
The Enduring Allure of Rakugo: Japanese Storytelling Evolved
Japan boasts a rich variety of traditional performance arts, from the dramatic flair of Kabuki to the simplicity of Noh. Another form of storytelling, Rakugo, adds a comedic twist to this mix. Rakugo…
BOOKOFF: How to Sell Your Unwanted Items in Japan
BOOKOFF is the most famous second-hand shop with 800 locations in Japan. It offers not only second hand books, but also CDs, DVDs, cell phones, cameras, home appliances, musical instruments, clothes,…
Fun Places for Children in Tokyo - Farms, Legoland, Book Stores, Animal Cafes
Farms Kawatsura Strawberry Farm (Chiba) Kawatsura Strawberry Farm in Chiba prefecture offers visitors the chance to pick and eat strawberries straight off the vine from mid-December to early May. Thei…
How to Use a Japanese Washing Machine
This page contains affiliate links. Japan’s future-tech society has created many solutions to keep a nation looking its best, but when you’re living in a foreign country, sometimes even the simplest t…
