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Revelations at a Japanese Bathhouse
Revelations at a Japanese Bathhouse
Nothing captures the style of Japan quite like the sentō
Vincent Van Patten
Jun 4
Cleanliness Quirks of My Wife
Cleanliness Quirks of My Wife
Are these habits sensible or is she a bit crazy?
Kevin VH
Jun 3
June in Japan: The Most Underrated Month For Travel
June in Japan: The Most Underrated Month For Travel
Explore the serene ocean of hydrangeas before the tourist hordes arrive in summer
Yuko Tamura
Jun 2
Road Trips — A Journey towards Self-discovery
Road Trips — A Journey towards Self-discovery
…and hidden gems.
romit limbu
May 29
How to Enjoy a Weekend Date in Yoyogi-Harajuku-Shibuya
How to Enjoy a Weekend Date in Yoyogi-Harajuku-Shibuya
And you won’t even have to see Hachiko!
Clairine Daphne Tjahjono
May 28
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Your First Step in Moving to Japan (Ask This Question First!)
Your First Step in Moving to Japan (Ask This Question First!)
Your visa is the doorway to your journey.
Andrew Neely
May 31
Kyoto’s Locals Are Not Paid Extras in Your Life Movie
Kyoto’s Locals Are Not Paid Extras in Your Life Movie
Stunning main character syndrome among some travelers
Ragnar Miljeteig
May 30
Why Most Tourists Miss the Best Parts of Japan
Why Most Tourists Miss the Best Parts of Japan
Popular touristy places don’t do justice to Japanese culture, but this small village in Niigata does
Yuko Tamura
May 27
Why Do Foreign Tourists Flock To Japan?
Why Do Foreign Tourists Flock To Japan?
Each corner of Japan makes every tourist feel at home and safe, as well as the enchanting beauty and vibrant history. Japan is unique.
Purna Lal Chakma
May 26
Aquariums & Japan
Aquariums & Japan
Dive into Japan’s obsession with fish
Land of the Rising Monkey
May 21
The Japanese Practice That Feels Like a Warm Hug
The Japanese Practice That Feels Like a Warm Hug
I’m not sure how scientific it is, but it definitely feels nice
Ashli Dawn
May 20
Why I Live In Tokyo
Why I Live In Tokyo
A day and night exploring my favorite city in the world.
Vincent Van Patten
May 19
A House Full of Hidden Treasures
A House Full of Hidden Treasures
Musings of a wannabe antique dealer
Karen Hill Anton
May 16
Reading “The Snow Woman and Other Yokai Stories from Japan”
Reading “The Snow Woman and Other Yokai Stories from Japan”
Noboru Wada’s collection of folk tales from Nagano, Japan
DC Palter
May 15
Going to a Concert in Japan as a Foreigner — Alone
Going to a Concert in Japan as a Foreigner — Alone
Not as intimidating as you’d think!
Clairine Daphne Tjahjono
May 14
Work Exchange in Japan
Work Exchange in Japan
Clean a few beds, get a few beds.
Land of the Rising Monkey
May 13
Anthophiles, Rejoice! Hana Biyori is a Flower Lovers’ Dream
Anthophiles, Rejoice! Hana Biyori is a Flower Lovers’ Dream
And it’s a nice place to get coffee, too
Ashli Dawn
May 12
How Informal Social Norms Create “Xenophobia” in Japan
How Informal Social Norms Create “Xenophobia” in Japan
The Case of Taking out the Garbage Shows Lack of Communication Leads to Unsubstantiated Blief of Foreigners’ Malicious Intent
Xiaochen Su, Ph.D.
May 11
Kumano Kodo Diary: A Spiritual Journey Through the Mountains
Kumano Kodo Diary: A Spiritual Journey Through the Mountains
Walking through centuries-old forests to find yourself
Avinash B
May 9
Tracing Japanese Legends: A Train Journey to Izumo
Tracing Japanese Legends: A Train Journey to Izumo
A tale of a sleeper train, folklore, and flavorful discoveries
Miyuki Aida
May 9
Japan’s Best Ramen is in Atsugi
Japan’s Best Ramen is in Atsugi
Ramen is everywhere in Japan but nothing is as good as Dirty Ramen
Dustin Kaleo'Okalani Poole
May 9
Cheeky Pigeons and Reckless People at Kyoto Station
Cheeky Pigeons and Reckless People at Kyoto Station
Morning musings on social behavior in Japan
Diane Neill Tincher
May 8
The Underrated Art of Being a Mentee
The Underrated Art of Being a Mentee
What Japan’s Social Hierarchy Culture (Jōgekankei) Taught Me as a Japanese-American
Kent Higa
May 7
Confessions of a Vigilante Mother
Confessions of a Vigilante Mother
How children can change your outlook
Karen Hill Anton
May 6
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