“Randoseru”ー a Japanese backpack for elementary school children
Have you ever heard of randoseru? Randoseru is a Japanese backpack for elementary school students. If you have ever lived in Japan, you may have seen elementary school students going …
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How To Deal with Hay Fever in Japan
Time of Hay Fever From the middle of February to the end of April, hay fever becomes active. We have to take measures against the Coronavirus, and we also need …
Basic Onsen Etiquette
Visiting an onsen is one of the important activities in Japan one must try to understand Japanese culture. You can not only relax but also have a chance to communicate …
Corrugated Cardboard Opens a Whole New World
Introduction When you hear the word corrugated cardboard, usually the words brown, package, or mundane come to mind. Anything else? No? Then, I’ll introduce to you some wonderful products made …
My Way to Enjoy Hot Springs!
There are a lot of hot springs which are called Onsen in Japan. You don’t necessarily need to go to a fancy hotel or Ryokan to use them. You have …
Coffee ― Loved by Many Japanese
Coffee, in my opinion, is an indispensable beverage for most Japanese people. In fact, I myself am a big coffee lover, probably drinking seven or eight cups a day. So, …
“Nippon” ー the Land of the Rising Sun
Japan is located at the eastern edge of Asia on the world map and has been called the land of the rising sun. The word “Nippon” (日本) literally means the …
How Amazing is Japanese stationery!
What you have tells a lot about who you are. It’s not necessarily fancy things. Stationery is a good example because everyone uses it every day. Of course, there are …
Gift-Giving Culture in Japan
I’m writing this article between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and I have a question for you. Did you have a good time on Thanksgiving with your family and get …
Try these on! Denim that is Manufactured in Japan
It’s difficult to argue that jeans are, in fact, the most popular form of casual clothing regardless of age or gender. The process of making jeans has many steps, which …