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Shichifukujin (七福神) – The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan
We all know how religious Japan is, they have so many gods, shrines and even more myths surrounding them. Japanese...
Education in Japan: what do you need to know before you start studying?
If you decide to apply to a university in Japan, you'll be able to pick from one of the 783...
What makes the Japanese educational system unique
Education is a cornerstone component of every successful development strategy for human beings wherever in the globe. The Japanese schooling system...
6 Best Outlet Malls in Kansai for Shopping Day Trips
Outlet malls in Japan are sought after shopping destinations when traveling because of the variety of brands they carry and...
Studying Japanese: What are the Difficulties?
More and more students from all over the world realize the importance of learning Japanese. This language brings a lot...
7 Greatest Japanese Writers of All Time
Any student that has aspirations of being a top writer needs to know answers to questions like what is technical...
What it’s really like to teach English in Japan: A teacher’s perspective
For many westerners, Japan is a fascinating and mysterious country. Its long standing traditions, tantalising food, beautiful landscape, and unusual...
5 highly underrated prefectures in Japan you should visit
I originally started this with the intention of writing about the 5 most underrated places in Japan but the truth...
A Guide To Do Laundry in Japan
Pellets, pods, powder, or liquid – these are your options when doing laundry in Japan. On top of the complicated...
8 Surprises You’ll find in a Japanese Supermarket
Moving to a new country can be overwhelming in many ways. You have to learn a completely new way of...
Ramen 101: The Most Popular Varieties of Ramen You’ll Find in Japan
What could be more comforting than slurping good noodles served in a rich, piping hot broth, topped with juicy chashu...
Apartment Hunting in Japan: Introduction to key money, guarantor fee and hidden fees
Apartment Hunting in Japan - Avoid paying more than expected by being aware of the hidden fees linked to renting...
Questions Foreigners Will Get Asked While Living in Japan
Are you a foreigner living in Japan, or perhaps have friends who are? Chances are, they’ve been asked questions by...
Top 22 Must Try Matcha Foods in Kyoto
Kyoto Prefecture is known as a matcha heaven, where many of the most well-known Japanese matcha houses hail from. If...
Furikomi – How to do a bank transfer in Japan
Are you looking for budget-friendly ways to send money home from Japan or domestically? We’ve got some of the best,...
7 Must-See Locations in Japan for the Lovers of Nature
What comes to your mind when you think about Japan? Insanely fast progress, modern technology, crazy fashion, fancy cars, skyscrapers,...
Top 9 Starbucks in Japan
Japan welcomed its first Starbucks branch in 1996, in Ginza, Tokyo. Since then, Starbucks Coffee Company has continuously expanded and...
What’s the difference between apaato and manshon?
Apartment hunting in Japan can be a headache. You have so many aspects to consider, on top of the differences...
12 Things To Do in Iwate Prefecture
Being created in conjunction with the Meiji Restoration in 1876, Iwate is a large prefecture situated on the northeastern coast...
Omotenashi: A Way of Life in Japan
Omotenashi: A Way of Life in Japan – Omotenashi (おもてなし) is one of those exotic Japanese cultures that you read...
