Japanese Konjac: The Low-Calorie Traditional Food You Should Try
A Long History in Japan Konnyaku has been part of Japanese cuisine for more than a thousand years. It was first introduced from China as…
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An Anime Recommendation from a Japanese Person Who Isn’t Really into Anime: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Do you think all Japanese people watch anime?Well, not really. Though, compared to the rest of the world, it’s true that a lot of us…
Hoshiimo: A Traditional and Delicious Japanese Sweet (Dried Sweet Potato)
Have you ever heard of hoshiimo, Japan’s dried sweet potato?In Japan, it’s a beloved snack that almost everyone has tasted at least once. What is…
How to get birth control pills in Japan
For many women, oral contraceptives (the “pill”) are a common and convenient choice for birth control and for managing menstrual health. However, Japan has a…
Top 10 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Tokyo
Tokyo’s plant-based dining scene has blossomed into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, offering everything from traditional Japanese izakayas to innovative vegan desserts. Whether you’re a…
Cute but High-Quality Sound: Tivoli Audio Model One BT Review
I’m currently practicing piano, and usually I wear headphones while playing. The problem is that after a while, headphones start to feel hot and uncomfortable.When…
Japan’s Hidden Gem Film: Swallowtail Butterfly by Shunji Iwai
What Japanese movies do you know? Seven Samurai? Godzilla? Spirited Away? This movie is a Japanese masterpiece that almost only Japanese people know. In Japan,…
Try MOS Burger: Japan’s Homegrown Burger Chain
You might see MOS Burger in parts of Asia, but you won’t find it in the U.S. or Europe.So while you’re in Japan, why not…
Marks You Should Know When Traveling in Japan
Have you ever seen these marks in Japan? Both of them are official marks(Symbol/Badge) provided by the government for people who may need assistance. I…
The Reality of Religion and Spirituality in Japan
The Reason Why I Got into the Spiritual World Let me say this first.I have always been, if anything, rather argumentative, theoretical, and rational.I am…
Recommended Love Hotels in Tokyo
Thanks to the recent inbound tourism boom, many new hotels have been built around major sightseeing areas in Japan.Even so, travelers often say it’s still…
Cheap is Justice! TP-Link Tapo C210 Network Camera (baby monitor) Review
Our daughter was recently born, and while both my wife and I took parental leave, mine lasted only three weeks.After that, my wife had to…
When in Japan, Don’t Know Which Canned Beer to Buy? Start with These!
When traveling in Japan, many people want to grab a cold beer from the convenience store and enjoy it at the hotel.But once you step…
Why Doesn’t a Sumo Wrestler’s Mawashi (Loincloth) Come Off?
Have you ever watched Japanese sumo wrestling?It’s that dramatic scene where two giant wrestlers collide with full force inside the dohyo (sumo ring).Sometimes, they grab…
5 Most Beautiful Libraries in Japan
Do you love books? Japan has around 4,000 public libraries open to everyone.Among them, there are many “beautiful libraries” known for their remarkable architecture and…
Why You Should Watch Grave of the Fireflies. It’s Not Just Sadness.
About a year after its international release, Grave of the Fireflies has finally become available for streaming in Japan. I’m pretty sure I first watched…