Convenient Payment Options in Japan
Hello, and thank you for dropping by my article. While cashless payment has already been prevailing in South Korea, China, and many of the European countries, Japan has been called a …
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How to Koban
If you take a walk, you might see a sign that says “koban”. What is a koban? A koban is a police box. It’s the smallest unit of each prefectural …
Onsen Etiquette – The Dos and Don’ts at Japanese Onsen
Have you ever been to an Onsen in Japan? It’s a Japanese hot spring where you remove all of your clothes. Onsen are familiar to Japanese people and they’re linked …
The Three Rudest Behaviors in Public
Many people have mentioned that rude behaviors are different depending on the country and the generation. You might think of one behavior as rude but other people don’t think so. …
Top 5 Annoying Sounds in Japan
When most people think of Japan, they imagine an elegant and quiet country with a culture that emphasizes good manners. However, there are some surprisingly common and annoying sounds that …
To All Sports Lovers! – Live Sports You Can Enjoy in Japan
Hello, sports enthusiasts from all over the world! We all know how wonderful sports are, right? I’m writing this article because I want you to enjoy live sports here in …
How to enjoy a Hyakkin!
What does “Hyakkin” mean? It’s an abbreviation for “Hyaku en kinitsu shop”, which means a 1 dollar store in Japan. I know there are a lot of one dollar stores …
SDGs : a second Earth is needed.
Considering our consumption, we need a second Earth. Simply said, we are consuming the Earth too much. I am writing this article in order to 1, have you know about …
10 Helpful Medicines from Drugstores in Japan
What would you do when you fly all the way to Japan and suddenly feel unwell, feverish, or have a sore throat the next morning at your hotel? Japanese drugstores …
How to make homemade miso
Do you know that miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning? It’s as well known as soy sauce or natto, and is a fermented food made from soybeans. We not only put miso …