Japonica

Looking for funny souvenirs in Japan? Here’s what you want

Why You Can’t Learn a Language Without Learning the Culture

I lost my job because of dysfunctional “hokatsu”

Personal reflections on childhood in the US, UK and Japan

A Japanese exchange student changed our lives forever despite the language barrier

Have I already lived the best memory of my life…

Stories by the victims of the Battle of Okinawa on the 77th anniversary and their testimonies that bring the Okinawa Peace Memorial to…

Living in Japan, I noticed several contradictions that make this country even more interesting

A peek into the world of the private tour industry in Japan through the eyes of a travel entrepreneur

Textbooks and classes won’t make you fluent in Japanese. Here’s what will.

A mighty warrior race disappeared from history

(Monstrous Yokai fish and what to get them for New Year!)

Kochi offers kayaking, hiking, craft beer, sake breweries, and more!

Barley, rice, brown sugar. Step into the versatile world of Japan’s national spirit.

A former trading hub, Sakata holds hidden treasures

How our biases cause misunderstandings

Learn Japanese rhyming. You’ll appreciate skillful rappers and Nikkei headlines.

A humorous guide to surviving as an American in a Japanese company

English whalers’ demand for beef has dire consequences

Understanding the Cultural Significance of Buddhist Statuary in Japan

A once (or more) in a lifetime experience everyone should try