Let’s Purikura!
Have you ever tried Purikura in Japan? If you haven’t, you’re missing one of the perks of visiting Japan! What is Purikura? And how to enjoy it? No worries! Let’s …
My Go-to Onigiri in Japan
When it comes to Japanese food, onigiri is a very Japanese thing, I’d say. According to Wikipedia, it is called onigiri (おにぎり), omusubi (お結び), or nigirimeshi (握り飯). I usually call …
From Kaomoji to Emoji: Japan’s Emotional Text Culture
These days, emojis are used all over the world as if they’ve always been around.But did you know that they actually originated in Japan?And before emojis were born, Japan had …
Narita Taiko Festival（成田太鼓祭）
Every April, Narita Taiko Festival takes place over two days at the famous Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (成田山新勝寺) in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. It is one of the top wadaiko (Japanese …
What’s Japanese Gen Z Slang? — Clear, Simple Guides to Their Meanings and How to Use Them!!
You’ve probably heard the term “Gen Z” at least once.The idea of “Gen Z” actually comes from “Generation X.” That name became popular thanks to Douglas Coupland’s book “Generation X” …
How Amazing Gacha Gacha Is!
Gacha Gacha(ガチャガチャ) means capsule toys in Japanese and has been around for nearly 60 years since it came to Japan. Now, you can see the vending machines of Gacha Gacha …
What message will the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, leave us?
The Osaka World Exposition opened to the public on April 13th on the artificial island of Yumeshima. It is being held for six months and has 160 countries and regions …
Enjoy a Shopping Spree at Donki!
Do you want to go on a shopping spree somewhere when you visit Japan? It might be a good idea to go to upscale places like Ginza, Omotesando, Shinjuku, etc. …
Yoshuku（予祝）～ celebrate something before it even happens ～
☆ What is Yoshuku (予祝)? What if I told you there’s a tradition where people celebrate something before it even happens?In Japan, there’s a beautiful custom called Yoshuku (予祝) — …
Why Is Japan So Clean? I’ll Tell You The Secret.
Many people say, “Japan is so clean, you can’t find any trash on the road.” Do you want to know the secret? Of course, it’s important for the country’s garbage …