All countries in the world have different kinds of payment methods. When you are coming to a new country, whether it be for staying long-term or just for traveling, it can be a little problematic for you to get used to the new payment system. If you are wondering how to pay in Japan in…
There may be days when you don’t have a lot of time to spend on dinner but want to make something really fast and there is nothing at home except for leftover rice. Well, why not try these fried rice mixes? They come in a variety of flavors and are super easy to make. Choose…
When you hear of Tohoku, what comes to your mind? An earthquake? The nuclear accident? Or… Although having a small territory, Japan is made up of various regional cultures. As there are countless sightseeing spots, those who have visited before may have realized that it is impossible to experience all of Japan’s attractions in only…
If you’ve recently seen the latest anime film adaptation, Shingeki no Kyojin (in English, Attack on Titan) then you would have seen this beauty, who goes by the name of Mizuhara Kiko (水原希子). Mizuhara Kiko is a model, actress, singer and designer who is mostly active in Japan. She is currently under Asia Cross Agency,…
For savoury snacks, crisps are a number one choice, and in Japan there is a good variety of mad and delicious flavours to sample. Some flavours have no right being anywhere near an innocent slice of deep fried potato, but there are others that have earned their place in the crisp-flavour-hall-of-respect and are there to…
Japan is the land of mystery and intrigue, of kawaii culture, a happy place full of rainbows and sunshine. Well, of course there are many such moments, but like any other society, there is also a dark underside of societal issues and even crime. burningmonk.deviantart.com/ If you are interested in learning more, you should check…
If you’ve never tried a Japanese hot spring before, then why not consider visiting the Fukunoyu Onsen in Nagasaki City? fukunoyu.com/ Bathing naked in front of strangers isn’t for everyone, but if you want to overcome your fears with a “baptism by fire” then what better way to do it then by plunging in at…
Have you ever travelled between Kanto and Kansai by a highway bus? Tickets can be super cheap within a price range of ¥7,000 for a night ride and around ¥6,000 for a day ride and you might “save” time when getting the night bus by sleeping most of the time. If you are lucky enough,…
If you have already seen the sights of Kumamoto and find yourself at a tourism loss of what to do, consider a day trip to the nearby city of Tamana for an outing that combines history, culture and relaxation. Location Author’s photo Tamana is a small town not far from Kumamoto. You can take a…
Like any other country on Earth, Japan has its own folkloric monsters. Collectively, such mythical beasts are called yokai, and there are hundreds of them! Many yokai share similar traits with their Western counterparts, but mind you, Japan’s creatures can get a little too bizarre! In this article, let’s take a look at five of…
