One of my goals during my time in Japan was to buy and try as many new skincare products as I could. Japan is known for having extremely good skincare products and I wanted to find the best and most novelty items. While some of the best products are way out of my price range,…
Moving to or even visiting Japan sounds exciting. A new country filled with culture, history, and innovation is a perfect place to explore. However, like any other place away from home, it is easy to find the negative in everything out of the norm. As a highly adaptive individual, I did not have many problems…
When I travel I’d rather visit the more unique places of wherever I’m at. The more adventurous, and ‘out there’ the better. I want to see and experience things that I wouldn’t be able to find back home in the United States. So, when I went to Kyoto this past weekend the Iwatayama Monkey Park…
If you walk around Japan, you’ve most likely noticed a store with pink letters reading “Daiso”. So what is Daiso? Daiso can easily be described as one of the most popular stores in Japan where almost everything is sold at ¥100 (¥108 with tax), unless stated otherwise – basically the dollar store of Japan. However,…
In the past years, anime pilgrimage has been a thing for many Otaku in and outside of Japan. Without any doubt, this also contributes to the tourist boom in Japan. If you have not started your own anime pilgrimage check out this list and see what my recommendations are! 1.Kyoto – Uchouten Kazoku (The Eccentric…
While manga may be Japan’s version of a comic book, the audience for these vary from kids, teenagers, young adults to much older. This is one of the great things about manga and their creators – they appeal to the masses! Having said all that, there are so many different genres that you may be…
Are you planning to come to Japan? If so, how about trying to invest in real estate? jp.fotolia.com/ If you are currently thinking of purchasing a property, wait a second and hear me out first! Buying a property in your country isn`t a bit pricey? This article is mainly aimed to Taiwanese/ Hong Kong residents,…
Anyone who has traveled within or lives in Japan will undoubtedly agree upon the fact that the Land of the Rising Sun excels when it comes to opportunities for animal encounters all throughout the country. From the widely popular cat cafes, where customers can enjoy a cup of coffee or a good book while holding…
LAWSON is one of the biggest convenience stores here in Japan. It has a wide range of products like food, beverages and other goods. It even has its own brand and a delicious luxurious coffee, a smoothly blended coffee with good fragrance called “the Machi Cafe”, available in the store. You’ve probably heard of the…
Tokyo is one of the best places to find a perfect cup of coffee. Although the best and trendiest coffee spots in the city sell their products at a reasonable price, they are often crowded with people. If you’re looking for a relaxing coffee shop during your day off, might as well head to these…
