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…
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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…
Not Just Sadness: Why You Should Watch Grave of the Fireflies
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…
How to Use Japanese Love Hotels
Have you ever heard of Japanese Love Hotels?While traveling in Japan, you might have noticed flashy buildings glowing with pink or purple neon lights. Those…
The Birth of My Daughter and the Cost of Healthcare in Japan
At the age of 41, I became a father for the first time when my daughter was born. My wife is 37.Our journey to parenthood…
My Wife Made Her Street View Debut
The other day my wife said, “I think the Google Maps car might have passed by our house.”She was out on the balcony, holding our…
Japan’s Soul Food You Should Try When You’re Tired of Sushi and Ramen: Oden
Every Japanese person loves oden. While it may not be very familiar to many visitors from overseas, this time I’ll introduce some of the best…
Starting Piano and Quitting Smoking in My 40s
I’m now 41 years and 7 months old, and these days I practice piano.The reason I started? To quit smoking. For decades I had been…
A Cat Hammock Under the Table
Ever since we started living with Mugi and Haru, I’d been thinking about setting up a hammock for them somewhere. And then I found the…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…