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The Best Japanese Subscription Box You Can Buy.

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The Best Japanese Subscription Box You Can Buy.

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What Makes Japan So Special?

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Do I Need To Know Japanese To Visit Japan?

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Why Don’t Japanese People Have Beards?

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Why Do Japanese People Bow?

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Do I Need To Know Japanese To Visit Japan?

For a lot of people, traveling around Japan without a care in the world is a lifelong dream. However, many people often wonder whether you…

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May 21, 2022May 21, 2022
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Why Don’t Japanese People Have Beards?

If you’ve ever been to Japan, you may have noticed the distinct lack of facial hair pretty much anywhere you look. At first, I thought…

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May 1, 2022May 1, 2022
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Why Do Japanese People Bow?

Here in the UK, shaking someone’s hand is the most common way to greet them. It’s polite, formal, and a sign of respect to the…

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April 23, 2022May 31, 2022
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Why Do Japanese People Sleep On Trains?

I'm pretty sure I can count on one hand the number of times I've fallen asleep on public transport.…

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April 15, 2022April 15, 2022
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Can You Learn Japanese While You Sleep?

I've always dreamed about being able to learn Japanese whilst exerting the least amount of effort possible. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy…

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March 28, 2022March 28, 2022
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Culture

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Why is Japan called ‘The land of the rising sun’?

If you're from the western world, chances are high that you've heard Japan referred to as the 'Land of the rising sun'. But why is this the case?…

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July 21, 2021June 4, 2022
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The $22,500 Melon: Japan’s Most Expensive Fruits

In Japan it's extremely common to give gourmet fruit as gifts rather…

May 13, 2021June 3, 2022
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Why do Japanese people sleep on the floor?

If you've only ever slept on western style beds your whole life,…

May 20, 2021June 4, 2022
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20 of the best Japanese snacks you NEED to try.

From Japanese Junk food to famous Japanese snacks and more, we count…

April 11, 2021August 23, 2021
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Why is the Tokyo subway so crowded?

If you’ve ever seen a documentary about Japan, chances are that somewhere…

June 8, 2021December 22, 2021
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Do Japanese Kitchens Have Ovens?

I don't cook big meals, but even I would probably miss the…

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022
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Is Hakone Worth Visiting?

With so many places to visit, many people wonder whether it's worth taking a trip outside…

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May 29, 2022July 31, 2022
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Kuju Flower Park – The Sea of Flowers

As someone who loves to travel and loves the outdoors, it's no surprise that I've chosen…

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April 11, 2022May 31, 2022
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Gujo Hachiman – A Guide to the Water City.

If you're someone who's been to Japan more than once, or someone who loves an adventure,…

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March 21, 2022May 31, 2022
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9 Japanese Gardens in America You Need to Visit.

One of my favourite things to do in Japan is walk around the beautiful gardens the…

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March 19, 2022March 19, 2022
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Is It Worth Seeing The Japanese Cherry Blossom? (Pros and Cons)

Chances are high if you're visiting Japan in the spring time that you've got one thing…

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February 10, 2022February 25, 2022
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Entertainment

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14 YouTubers In Japan You Should Be Watching

If you can't get to Japan, what's the next best thing? Watching countless hours of Japanese content, of course!…

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February 19, 2022February 20, 2022
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11 Japanese Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following.

Whether you're looking for inspiration before your trip, or you're just bonkers about Japan and it's many fascinating subcultures, these are the Japanese instagrams you should be following.…

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October 1, 2021February 19, 2022
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J-Pop vs K-Pop: Which is more popular?

It's time to find out which of these music genres is most popular.…

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The Best Japanese Subscription Box You Can Buy.

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Is This The Cutest Japanese Subscription Box?

I’ve talked many times on this blog about the need people have to experience Japan without being in the country. In fact, I’ve even written an entire post dedicated to the subject. My findings from all the research I’ve done since I…

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022
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What Makes Japan So Special?

Before I started this article, I couldn’t put my finger on exactly what it was that made Japan so unique and special. I seemed to me like while most other countries blended into one, Japan stuck out like a sore thumb, but…

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022
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11 Japanese Snowboard Brands You Should Ride

I've spoken many times about how fantastic Japan is for skiers and snowboarders. They get around 30ft of the white stuff per year and are home to some of the world's best ski resorts. As such, they've learned a thing or two…

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022
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Is Hakone Worth Visiting?

With so many places to visit, many people wonder whether it's worth taking a trip outside the capital to visit. Let me tell you what I think!…

May 29, 2022July 31, 2022
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Do I Need To Know Japanese To Visit Japan?

For a lot of people, traveling around Japan without a care in the world is a lifelong dream. However, many people often wonder whether you need to know Japanese before you go, to make the most of your trip.…

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Why Don’t Japanese People Have Beards?

If you’ve ever been to Japan, you may have noticed the distinct lack of facial hair pretty much anywhere you look. At first, I thought it was purely genetics, but maybe there’s some sort of cultural reason as to why you never…

May 1, 2022May 1, 2022
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Why Do Japanese People Bow?

Here in the UK, shaking someone’s hand is the most common way to greet them. It’s polite, formal, and a sign of respect to the other person. But if you’ve ever been to Japan or seen it on TV, you’ll notice they…

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