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An Anime Recommendation from a Japanese Person Who Isn’t Really into Anime: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

Do you think all Japanese people watch anime?Well, not really. Though, compared to the rest of the world, it’s true that a lot of us…

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Hoshiimo: A Traditional and Delicious Japanese Sweet (Dried Sweet Potato)

Hoshiimo: A Traditional and Delicious Japanese Sweet (Dried Sweet Potato)

Have you ever heard of hoshiimo, Japan’s dried sweet potato?In Japan, it’s a beloved snack that almost everyone has tasted at least once. What is…

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How to get birth control pills in Japan

A tourist purchasing prescribed birth control pills

For many women, oral contraceptives (the “pill”) are a common and convenient choice for birth control and for managing menstrual health. However, Japan has a…

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Top 10 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Tokyo

Recommended Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Tokyo

Tokyo’s plant-based dining scene has blossomed into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, offering everything from traditional Japanese izakayas to innovative vegan desserts. Whether you’re a…

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Cute but High-Quality Sound: Tivoli Audio Model One BT Review

Tivoli Audio Model One BT

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…

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Japan’s Hidden Gem Film: Swallowtail Butterfly by Shunji Iwai

Shunji Iwai's film "Swallowtail Butterfly"

What Japanese movies do you know? Seven Samurai? Godzilla? Spirited Away? This movie is a Japanese masterpiece that almost only Japanese people know. In Japan,…

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Try MOS Burger: Japan’s Homegrown Burger Chain

Mos Burger, recommended hamburger chain in Japan

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…

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Marks You Should Know When Traveling in Japan

The Maternity Mark and Help Mark Japan's Maternity Mark and Help Mark: Symbols You Should Know

Have you ever seen these marks in Japan? Both of them are official marks(Symbol/Badge) provided by the government for people who may need assistance. I…

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Recommended Love Hotels in Tokyo

Recommended Love Hotels in Tokyo Japan

Thanks to the recent inbound tourism boom, many new hotels have been built around major sightseeing areas in Japan.Even so, travelers often say it’s still…

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Cheap is Justice! TP-Link Tapo C210 Network Camera (baby monitor) Review

Network camera Tapo C210

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…

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When in Japan, Don’t Know Which Canned Beer to Buy? Start with These!

Recommended Beers You Can Buy at Japanese Convenience Stores

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) Fall Off?

Sumo Wrestler’s Mawashi (Loincloth)

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…

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