Too Many in Japan? Onomatopoeia
Japanese people use onomatopoeia very often in conversations. There are about 3,000 of these words in the United States and about 12,000 in Japan. People’s voices, animals, and other sounds …
Do you know which bread you should eat when you come to Japan?
There are a lot of delicious foods in Japan, such as sushi, ramen, udon and so on. But don’t forget about bread. Some people may think that bread is not …
Ueno Onshi Park – Tips & History for Authentic Visitors
Ueno Park is famous as one of the cherry-blossom viewing spots or cultural venues which has several amusement facilities such as museums, a zoo, and a concert hall. Beyond that, …
Classical Music Fills the Air
Do you like classical music? It’s always somewhere around you without you always realizing it. We often hear it being played in commercials, movies, etc. Our ears already have a …
“Osechi,” Traditional Japanese New Year’s Dishes
In Japan, we celebrate various events throughout the year. For each event, there is a custom to eat a particular food or dish. It is often a traditional dish that …
Japanese Comfort Food, Onigiri
Introduction Hi everyone! What do you think this is? It’s a Japanese comfort food, called onigiri. Today, I’d like to introduce onigiri, or rice balls, to the world. I don’t …
Gyoza ~Japanese Dumplings~
Welcome to an authentic gyoza world! Today, let me talk about Japanese dumplings, known as gyoza. History Is gyoza a Chinese food? To answer this question, let’s turn the pages …
The Feeling from the Name of Winds
Do you think knowing the name of something changes the way you think about it? I think that the impression you have of something can change based on what you …
How To Order With Meal Ticket Machines
Have you ever seen a meal ticket machine? There are a lot of machines here and there in Japan. Have you tried one before? Was there a multi-language display? If …
The 3 Best Hot Spring Resorts in Japan
Some of the biggest attractions in Japan are hot spring resorts, which are called “onsen-chi” in Japanese. Staying at a “ryokan,” which is a Japanese style hotel, and enjoying hot …