Japanese summers are hot and humid, and in recent years have only got worse and surprisingly dangerous. Since summer is almost here, we thought it would be beneficial to talk about heat stroke as we remember what to do in order to avoid them. As a reminder, many of the things people have to do…

When it comes to living in Japan, the biggest hurdle may not be holding down a job – for some, it’s setting up and securing proper accommodation. Without advanced Japanese ability, something as simple as setting up the internet can be impractical or impossible. Nathan, an American who has been living in Japan for the…

Packing for trips and vacations have always proved to be a difficult thing for me. It doesn’t matter if I’m leaving for two days or two months, I have never been able to pack effectively. I’ve watched many Youtube videos and read articles on how to pack well or what to pack when going somewhere, and…

Muji, or Mujirushi Ryohin, not only provides household products but also offers a range of carbonated drinks. It has started producing many different kinds of sodas including great flavors such as peach, mango, apple, lemon-lime, and orange. It has also created its own version of cola which uses cola essence. Since it is a non-caffeinated…

There are two main parts of the body that many people take a lot of care over; their hair, and their skin. Some people spend hundreds, even thousands on hair products, skin care, and other beauty products. Japanese people are famous for having flawless, porcelain skin. Well, maybe not exactly flawless since no one is…

Have you ever wondered what you could do to brighten or change up your room decor or your office desk? Why not try a herbarium from LUFF? LUFF Flower & Plants WORKS A post shared by LUFF (@luff_fpw) on Apr 28, 2017 at 5:57am PDT LUFF Flower & Plants WORKS is a plant and flower…

Living in Japan can be an amazing experience, and I have definitely loved it, and plan to keep on loving it for years to come. But, there are some things, both good and bad, that no-one prepared me for before I came. 1. Losing weight vs Gaining weight jp.fotolia.com/ A lot of people, myself included,…

Knights in Europe were perceived as the elite class in the Middle Ages. But in the far east there was another kind of warriors that may have been superior in many if not all skills. Let’s take a look at the fabled Samurai and delve into their unique lifestyle of loyalty and honour. What are…

Japan, being technologically advanced, has taken losing weight to a new level. From manicure, pedicure, spas to cosmetics, Japan has it all. The country still keeps on striving to produce striking technologies. The fact that Japanese like creating unique ideas makes their products more interesting for customers. Getting to Know the Diet Slippers You’ve probably…

Japan is one of those countries where there is a high level of conformity, it’s visible everywhere. From a very young age, the concept of fitting in and being one of the group is ingrained into young minds. My style But, this doesn’t apply to everyone! There are a lot of people out there who…