Can Fujii Kaze, one of Japan’s top artists, break into the American mainstream? Fujii Kaze …
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Real Life in Japan
Japan Through Japanese Eyes
The Beautiful Wind of Japan: The Allure of Fujii Kaze
Can Fujii Kaze, one of Japan’s top artists, break into the American mainstream? Fujii Kaze (藤井風) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and pianist.With his unique musical sensibility and authentic personality, he has earned admiration from young …
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Japan’s Favorite Ramen. Dare to Take on Jiro?
When it comes to ramen beloved by Japanese people, it’s not Ichiran or Ippudo. It’s Ramen Jiro! What is Ramen Jiro? The first Ramen Jiro Mita Honten opened in the 1970s and established a unique …
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Review of the Automatic Cat Litter Box: CATLINK SCOOPER PRO-X
Four months after the birth of our daughter, my spouse and I, busy with childcare, decided to purchase an automatic cat litter box. Until now, we had been using a standard system litter box. It …
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Try This! KFC Japan’s Exclusive Wafu Chicken Katsu Burger
Hey everyone!I bet you love KFC, right? When you come to Japan, there’s one burger you absolutely have to try.It’s none other than KFC’s What does “Wafu” mean?“Wafu” literally translates to “Japanese style.” In food, …
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Recommended Japanese Film: PERFECT DAYS
A Japanese film that everyone who works should see I love movies, but I mostly watch American or European films.I do enjoy Japanese cinema as well, but in terms of sheer number of truly interesting …
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Japan’s Rescue Cat Situation
Introduction: Meet Mugi and Haru, who became part of our family in 2022. I grew up with a mixed-breed cat named Kiki, who was with me from childhood until I became an adult. I have …
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Recommended Cup Ramen in Japan
A Shio Ramen with Great Bang for the Buck I’m at the age where I try to pay more attention to my health, but when it comes to lunchtime, I sometimes choose cup ramen for …
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Summer in Japan Belongs to High School Baseball
Baseball is popular sports in Japan.Among all the tournaments, Koshien stands out as a yearly highlight. Koshien — it’s the name of the home stadium of the professional baseball team Hanshin Tigers, but it can …
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Experience the Sento!
Have You Ever Been to a Japanese Sento? What is a Sento? A sento is a traditional public bathhouse that has existed in Japan for centuries.They feature large communal bathtubs and multiple washing stations, and …
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Japanese Public Housing “Danchi” Life
In Japan, public housing complexes known as Danchi can be found all across the country. I myself lived in a Danchi until I moved out at the age of 23 to live on my own. …
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