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Religion in Japan: Common Beliefs and Social Perspectives
Japan is a country with a rich religious history, blending indigenous traditions with foreign influences. While many Japanese people do…
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Where to Stay in Tokyo for First Time Visitors in 2025
Tokyo is the world’s largest metropolis, with a number of distinctive different wards, that have unique areas, all within Japan’s…
Japan Swimming Pool Guide 2025: Where to Swim, Soak, and Surf
Japan may be an island nation, but a refreshing dip is often closer than the coastline. Whether you crave Olympic-length…
Retro Games Japan 2025: The Foreigner’s Cheat-Code to Classic Cartridges and Consoles
Japan is one of the few places on earth where you can still walk into a shop, blow the imaginary…
Japanese Retro Café 2025: Your Guide to Nostalgic Kissaten Culture
Stepping through the beaded curtains of a kissaten is like stepping back in time: the aroma of flannel-filtered coffee, the…
Real Life Anime Places in Japan: Must-Visit Pilgrimages
Visiting Japan in 2025 means you can do more than just watch your favourite shows: you can walk straight into…
Top Anime Attractions in Japan 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Goods, Events & Immersive Worlds
Japan’s anime pilgrimage map is expanding faster than the cast of a shōnen battle anime. From a fully realised Ghibli…
Konbini in Japan: Your 24/7 Lifeline for Everyday Living
Japan boasts more than 56,000 convenience stores, also known as konbini, blanketing cities and the countryside alike. The “big three”…
Energy Drinks in Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide to Staying Wired Safely and Cheaply
Moving to Japan means quickly discovering a wall of neon cans, palm-sized brown bottles, and even jelly pouches promising instant…
Halloween in Japan 2025
Halloween, once almost exclusively celebrated in the USA, has since spread through the world as one of the most popular…
Cost of Living in Tokyo 2025
Tokyo is one of the world’s great cities. With more Michelin Stars than any other, it is the world’s culinary…
Japan Festivals in August 2025
The summer in Japan is hot, sweaty, muggy… and absolutely magical. One of the best things about summer in this…
Skate Parks in Tokyo 2025
Tokyo is more than a haven for anime fans, gamers, history buffs, and foodies. It’s also an incredible place for…
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Tokyo International University (TIU): A Graduate’s Perspective
Tokyo International University (TIU) is known for its commitment to global education and for offering a supportive environment for students…
How to Learn Japanese Without Paying For a Class
Learning Japanese is one of the most important things that people living in Japan can do. And even if you…
Getting Your Eyes Tested in Japan: A Sight for Sore Eyes?
Like any other part of your body, your eyes are very important in your life — both in Japan, and…
Eating Vegetarian In Japan: Can It Be Done?
Japan is known as a country that long ago adopted Buddhism, which typically prefers vegetarianism, as eating meat is a…
Going to a Sumo Tournament: What to Expect
Although Japan is well known abroad for its samurai history, and kendo (swordplay sometimes know as “Japanese fencing”) is a…
¥100 Stores: The Last Word in Bargains
Everywhere in the world has bargain stores. The US has dollar stores, the UK has Poundland, and of course, Japan…
