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Japanese School Festival: Your Insider Guide to Japan’s Gakuensai
Japanese gakuensai fuse education, community and pure youthful energy into one unforgettable weekend. For foreign residents, they are the closest…
Dating Apps in Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide to Love and Connections
Getting Started with Dating Apps in JapanFor newcomers looking for love, Japan’s dating culture can be both exciting and challenging…
School Lunch in Japan: Foreigner’s Guide to Kyūshoku Culture
Moving to Japan with children means mastering more than hiragana. One cultural bridges that parents will cross is kyūshoku —…
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Fish Market Culture in Japan: From Toyosu to Hidden Local Gems
Japan’s fish markets are more than sightseeing spots: they are like classrooms where you can taste regional identity one bite…
Halal in Japan: A Practical Guide for Muslims and the Halal-Curious
As more and more Islamic people visit and live in the country, Japan’s halal scene has grown from niche to…
Vegetarian in Japan: A Practical Survival Guide for Plant‑Based Living
Japan’s reputation for fish‑forward fare hides a quietly flourishing plant‑based movement. Master a handful of menu kanji, arm yourself with…
Essential Onsen Rules: A Foreigner’s Guide to Japanese Hot Springs
Bathing in a Japanese onsen feels like entering another dimension—quiet steam, mineral-rich water, and an unspoken code of respect. If…
Obon in Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide to Honouring Ancestors and Enjoying Summer Festivals
A Quick Glimpse of ObonObon (お盆) is Japan’s midsummer home‑coming, a three‑day period when families believe their ancestors’ spirits return.…
Seijinshiki: Navigating Japan’s Coming of Age Ceremony
Quick Guide to Japan’s Coming-of-Age CeremonySeijinshiki is Japan’s nationwide Coming-of-Age Ceremony held on the second Monday of January. Most cities…