For a nice time with some coffee, sandwiches, and craft beer in Osaka, head to LiNGUA WORLD CAFE. The name of the cafe comes from the Latin word “lingua,” which means “tongue” or “language.” This is greatly connected to the cafe’s concept of bringing people closer together through communication and good food. Take a look…

Fukuoka (福岡) is a historical city in Japan, serving as an important harbor city for many centuries. It is also the largest city in Kyushu (九州) and is considered part of the country’s top 10 most populated cities. People visit the place because of its beautiful attractions and sightseeing destinations. But aside from those, it…

LEGOLAND Japan, the most awaited attraction for children, is going to open this coming April 1, 2017 in Nagoya (名古屋). Its specially designed train has already started its service on the Nagoya Rinkai Rapid Transit’s Aonami Line (名古屋臨海高速鉄道あおなみ線) since March 27, 2017. The theme park is a place where you can find a full day…

Japanese children are unlike any other children in the world. They are taught to be independent at a young age that it becomes a common sight to see kids as young as 7 years old riding the train alone. Though parents are quite apprehensive at first, they put their fears aside as there are so…

Many who venture to Japan will, of course, visit the Ghibli museum in Tokyo. For any fan, it truly is a magical place that allows you to enter the world of Ghibli like never before. However, this is not the only place in Japan to get that Ghibli fix you so desperately crave. If you…

Japan boasts a number of attractions for both the young and the young at heart. But of course, we all know that the popular ones that first come to mind in Japan are Disney Resort, Universal Studios in Osaka, and Fuji-Q Highland in Yamanashi. No doubt that all thrill-seeking travelers will have ventured here during…

During their free time, such as after lunch time at school and during recess, Japanese kids play games with their friends on the school’s grounds. These are 3 of the more well-known games played by kids in Japan! Ashita Tenki ni Naare Ashita Tenki ni Naare means “let tomorrow be sunny”. Children play the game…

All work no play makes Jack a dull boy. Yes! One cannot work their entire life without creating time for pleasure. With that said, one of the best places to spend your free time is the Akiyoshidai Safari Land which is an amusement park and zoo that is located in the Yamaguchi prefecture. The zoo…

A Japanese traditional paper balloon called kami fusen has long been used in Japan for several events and gatherings. They are very colorful and come in different shapes and sizes. These fun balloons can also be used as toys for children. They actually emerged as an alternative to the very popular rubber balloon. They can…

While Pikachu may seem like the mascot or spokesperson for Pokemon, when it comes to sleeping, the specialist Pokemon for this is, Snorlax. Snorlax is the sleeping icon of Pokemon and now, you can have a giant Snorlax cushion to enjoy sleeping as much as Snorlax does! Meet Snorlax In the Japanese version of Pokemon,…