Hey there, konnichiwa! If you're reading this, then it's likely that you've been bitten by the travel bug and have set your sights on the...

Japanese is a fascinating and complex language that can seem intimidating to learn at first. However, with the right mindset and...

If you're planning a trip to Japan, it's important to be aware of the country's medication restrictions. Japan has strict rules when it...

Summertime in Japan is magical. It’s hard to recall any fonder childhood memories. There’s fireworks, wind chimes, yukata, uchiwa fans,...

Friends traveling to Japan for the first time often ask for suggestions where to go and what to see.

What does sensei (先生) mean? Does it mean “martial arts teacher”? You may remember Daniel san in The Karate Kid, and his teacher Mr....

Japan has some amazing food. Here are 8 of the best, which if you haven't tried, you really should! 寿司 - sushi (すし）What’s sushi? Raw...

10/14/2021 If you’re learning a world language, like Japanese, you probably know that flashcards are a great tool. Every lesson on...

Marine Day (海の日, Umi no hi), observed Thursday, July 22 this year, celebrates the ocean, its products, and the island nation that owes it...

Gyoza, potstickers, dumplings, jiǎozi, wontons, whatever you call them - they are delicious! My family and I learned how to make them in...

You know what I’m talking about—those unearthly hairstyles with their equally unearthly colors, “anime hair!” But why, and how? Well,...

High speed rail, like the Japanese Shinkansen (新幹線), cut down travel times dramatically, and they are a blast to ride! Their secret is...