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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,…
Get the Most Out of Shopping at a Supermarket in Japan
Grocery shopping is part of daily life for many of us making it important to familiarize yourself with local supermarkets when moving to a new country such as Japan. Supermarkets in Japan share many s…
Mercari Japan: How to Shop in English
E-commerce platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Gumtree have made it easy to find secondhand items available at a good price. This is no different in Japan, where Mercari has become a very p…
4 Caffeine-Free Alternatives to Coffee in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. This article is contributed by 供TOMO. Coffee is everywhere in Japan: you can find it in convenience stores, supermarkets sometimes have their own coffee machine you…
How to Properly Dispose of Cooking Oil in Japan
Proper disposal of used cooking oil from home cooking, such as after making tempura or tonkatsu, is essential for both environmental and sanitary reasons. In this article, we will explain in detail th…
How to Read Japanese Nutrition Labels
Japanese supermarkets, or konbini, along with vending machines offer a variety of delicacies, with eye-catching and colorful packages. However, you may also become particularly aware of the language g…
Food Culture Differences Between Kanto and Kansai
This page contains affiliate links. Did you know that there are differences in flavoring between Kanto (Tokyo area) and Kansai (Osaka area) in Japan? People from Kansai region tend to prefer light sea…
Convenience Store Services in Japan
In one sense, convenience stores or "konbini" (conbini), as they are known in Japan, are the same anywhere you go in the world. They sell inexpensive toiletries, prepared food items, and miscellaneous…
5 Benefits of Japanese Brown Rice Coffee
This page contains affiliate links. This article is contributed by 供TOMO. “Brown rice coffee”, “Brown rice tea”, “Genshin coffee”... If you have ever been looking for a caffeine-free drink in Japan, y…
Wagashi: Traditional Japanese Sweets
This page contains affiliate links. Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets with a great balance of artistic expression and adherence to tradition. Often made to accompany green tea, they can be seen…
Minobusan – The Buddhist enclave on Tokyo’s doorstep
This article is contributed by KAKURINBO. The sacred mountain of Minobusan in the southern part of Yamanashi Prefecture is home to Kuonji, the head temple of Nichiren Shu Buddhism and one of Japan's t…
Pet Manners & Etiquette in Japan - Dog Walking, etc.
For many dog owners, pets are like their own children. If that description fits you, then you may be taking your dog with you almost everywhere you go. Recently, many dog owners with their dogs can be…
Free English Websites for Japanese Food Recipes
One of the challenges of cooking Japanese food is finding good recipes. Getting your hands on an authentic Japanese cookbook in English can be difficult even if you know where to look. Luckily, in thi…
Gluten-Free in Japan: What to Know When Eating Out
This page contains affiliate links. Celiac disease is rare in Japan and gluten-free diets are not broadly known, so there isn’t a widespread understanding of which foods do and don’t include gluten an…
What Is Japanese Seaweed? A Guide to Japan's Essential Ingredient
This page contains affiliate links. Seaweed is considered an integral part of the Japanese diet and is widely used in Japanese cuisine. There is a range of potential health benefits to seaweed, includ…
What is Shojin Buddhist Cuisine? Try it at Minobusan
This article is contributed by KAKURINBO. Located in Minobu (population approx. 10,000) in southern Yamanashi Prefecture, Minobusan is a Buddhist enclave that is home to Kuonji, the head temple of the…
Japanese Green Tea - Exploring the Most Popular Types
This page contains affiliate links. Green tea has long been an integral part of Japanese culture and it accounts for nearly all of the tea produced in Japan. Japanese green tea is one of the most cons…
50+ Ways to Say Meat in Japanese: Beef, Pork, Chicken & More
With many Japanese foods achieving worldwide popularity, it is common to want to delve deeper into the cuisine and flavors that can be found in Japan. To help you on your culinary adventure, we’ve put…
"Must-See" Places in Japan - As Chosen by Expats Living in Japan
Expats living in Japan have explored their adopted nation of Japan. They have discovered lesser-known but infinitely more rewarding destinations. Here are some of their favorite spots. You will find m…
Pick the right fish for your dish - How to read seafood labels in Japan
Expats in Japan often shop at local supermarkets. But unfortunately, the food labels are not in English. Japanese seafood labels are especially difficult to understand and select for your particular d…
