Japan Through Japanese Eyes
Japan Through Japanese Eyes
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 was inexpensive and we had…
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, it often describes dishes that…
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 works, Japanese films unfortunately lag…
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 very fond memories of Kiki,…
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 its unbeatable convenience.Over the years,…
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 also refer to the National…
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 many also have saunas.It’s very…
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. Of course, similar types of…
My name is Toshi. I’m a Japanese man born and raised in Tokyo, and just your average guy in his 40s.I live with my wonderful wife, our baby daughter (born in 2025), and two adorable cats(Mugi and Haru). In 2022,…