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…
Japan Through Japanese Eyes
Japan Through Japanese Eyes
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…