Aonishiki Arata – The Rising Ukrainian Star of Sumo
Sumo has long been known as Japan’s national sport, but in recent years, it has begun to draw talented wrestlers from all around the world.…
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Japanese Fathers and Childcare: My Experience
It’s been six months since my daughter was born, and she’s growing up healthy and strong.This time, I’d like to share my experience raising my…
Nippori: The Closest Sightseeing Spot You Can Enjoy Right After Arriving at Narita Airport
Experience Modern Art, Temples, and Retro Japan Around Nippori Station For many travelers arriving in Japan and taking the train from Narita Airport, Nippori Station…
Japanese Konjac: The Low-Calorie Traditional Food You Should Try
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An Anime Recommendation from a Japanese Person Who Isn’t Really into Anime: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
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How to get birth control pills in Japan
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Top 10 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Tokyo
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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
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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
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Recommended Love Hotels in Tokyo
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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) Fall 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…