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 …
Shinjuku Transport Hub
Let’s remember this nickname. This is an abbreviation of a bus terminal’s name. We call this “Basuta Shinjuku” which is “the Shinjuku Expressway Terminal” and the main transport hub in …
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. …
Let’s enjoy the styles of drinking Japanese sake!!
Welcome to the wonderful Japanese sake (日本酒) world!! As you probably know, sake is the signature traditional Japanese alcohol beverage fermented from rice. Sake is actually the generic name for …
Welcome to Japanese “Onomatopoeia-Sound Expression” World !!
Do you know what an onomatopoeia is? If you have read Japanese manga, you would have seen a lot of them there. This time, I’ll introduce the differences of onomatopoeias …
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 …
Welcome to Japan’s Wonderful Fish Culture ~Where are fish caught?~
Japan is one of the world’s leading maritime nations and is blessed with abundant marine resources. The Japanese have benefited from marine resources and have eaten various marine products since …
“Itadakimasu!”（いただきます！）
I love eating! Eating with someone, or enjoying food itself must be a great joy for many people. If you have a chance to eat something with Japanese people or …
Love Story of Panda “Hama Family”
〜Prologue〜 Adventure World is a theme park with animals which consists of a safari, aquarium, and amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. You can see animals from a short distance …