Driving in Japan may not be the first thing you think of when considering moving here. Even if you already live in Japan, you may not think about driving much if you live in a big city with convenient access to trains and buses. But, it’s a useful skill to have, and almost certainly essential
What is Mushin? Mushin (Pronunciation: moo-sheen・Japanese: (無心) is a concept that you can find in many areas of life, as well as in spiritual practice. It means the relinquishing of your logical mind and your ego, so that you’re only left with your spirit without anything else getting in the way. As adults, we are
If you’ve studied Japanese, you might’ve heard the word omotenashi (Pronunciation: oh-moh-teh-nah-shee・Japanese: おもてなし) before. If you look it up in a dictionary, it will probably be defined as “hospitality” or “customer service”. However, the true meaning of the term goes a lot deeper than this. Omotenashi can be defined as hospitality without an expectation of
One of the nicest things about working or studying in Japan is the country’s wealth of national holidays. They give you a chance to relax, meet up with friends, and go on trips. There’s one week out of the year that has a whole lot of national holidays back to back, called Golden Week, which
What if I told you that you could play Pokémon GO completely offline? Sounds a bit ridiculous, right? These imaginary creatures have now caught the interest of kids and adults alike for generations. In order to stay relevant, the creators of Pokémon are always looking for new and exciting ways to keep you engaged with