BEANS OF KNOWLEDGE

How Does the Latitude of Tokyo Relate to the U.S.?

Test your knowledge with this Mamechishiki about the latitude of Tokyo.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

Top 10 Things You Will Not See in Japan

FOOD/DRINK/DINING

Oshibori and the Scarcity of Napkins in Japan

PECULIARITIES

Crust-less Sandwiches in Japan

IN THE HOME

What Does a Typical Kitchen in Japan Look Like?

IN THE CITY

Parking Innovations in Japan

GEOLOGY-GEOGRAPHY-NATURE

Living With Earthquakes in Japan

WHAT’S THAT

Japan’s Slimy, Foul-Smelling Breakfast Food

BEANS OF KNOWLEDGE

Escalator Etiquette in Japan

LANGUAGE

Onomatopoeia Overload

Why does the Japanese language have so many onomatopoeia?