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 (just like why Japanese people…
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…
I'm pretty sure I can count on one hand the number of times I've fallen asleep on public transport.…
As someone who loves to travel and loves the outdoors, it's no surprise that I've chosen to write about one of Japan's most beautiful parks.…
Now, I'm not a "food person" but there's a strange pull towards Japanese snacks that I just can't seem to get away from.…
Going through far too many pairs of earphones every year, I've learned a fair amount about what I do and don't like when it comes to audio equipment.…
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 an intense study session, but Japanese is an incredibly heavy language sometimes.…
If you're someone who's been to Japan more than once, or someone who loves an adventure, you're probably looking for something a little different from what the tourist books have to offer.…
One of my favourite things to do in Japan is walk around the beautiful gardens the country has to offer. But what if you live in America?…
Before I visited Japan, I knew nothing about the famous Japanese skincare products and routines.…
If you had to name five things that were quintessentially Japanese, I would hazard a guess that your list would include a Kimono. I’ve worn one quite a few times, and other than looking absolutely fabulous, it’s a great way to centre…
I'm starting to think a highly detailed Cowboy Bebop figurine is everything my desk is missing...…
I don't cook big meals, but even I would probably miss the oven!…
Motivation is a fickle mistress, especially as far as learning Japanese is concerned.…
Most people know one thing about Japan. That they don’t use an English alphabet at all.…
It’s an unfortunate truth that so many of us who want to travel to Japan every year, won’t be able to.…
Japan is a country that enjoys the journey as well as the destination. Both in a metaphorical and physical sense.…
I have way too many backpacks. One for weekend getaways, one for hiking and adventuring, one specifically for photography...…
After receiving some cough*interesting*cough comments stating I was too hard on J-Pop, I thought it best to do an entire post dedicated to my favourite Japanese music artists.…
I don’t consider myself a sports fanatic. Well, except for skiing anyway… Before I wrote this article, I honestly couldn’t name even one Japanese sports brand. I have, however, heard of a fair few of them but not realised their connection to…
If you can't get to Japan, what's the next best thing? Watching countless hours of Japanese content, of course!…
My love for Japanese food knows absolutely no bounds, like many of you, I'm sure!…
Chances are high if you're visiting Japan in the spring time that you've got one thing on your mind. The Cherry Blossom!…
Japan is a bucket list destination for many and takes a load of planning which makes it so important to make the most of each and every day over there.…
Whether it's cute clothing, food, or anime, it seems Japan and it's people have a nationwide obsession with anything cute. But is that actually the case?…
let's get one thing cleared up straight out of the gate. If you're thinking about planning a ski trip to Japan, let me save you the trouble of reading this article.…
I won't lie, I love Japanese stationery.
Sadly the closest I ever got to it was a few fruit smelling erasers during primary school.…
Some topics on this website takes hours of research to come to a conclusion. This was not one of those posts!…
On the surface, it’s easy to write off-Japan as a country of flying cars and robot butlers. However, as with countless things surrounding Japan, the actual situation is a lot more complex. Today we’re going to discuss Japan’s unusual and perhaps surprising…
If you live in the United States or United Kingdom, as most of you do, it’s likely you’re constantly bombarded with gym culture on social media. But maybe not so if you happen to live in Japan. So, in a country that…
Japan is well known for it’s …’Overt’ fashion trends. *Cough, Harajuku, Cough* Don’t let your assumptions of Japanese fashion fool you, though. The country is home to far more than you often see on the T.V and in pictures. It’s clear that…
I have 3 main hobbies. Well, to be fair I’m interested and love learning about everything on the planet BUT… If I had to narrow it down it would be: This website (and Japan), Photography, and Reading. I frequently bounce around and…
Ahhh, holidays. Love them or hate them, they come around every year without fail. And for some reason (to me) it seems as though they are a little more commercialised each time, at least in the west. So whilst valentines day here…
Any time I get to dedicate a large portion of my time to researching Japan themed things and call it work, is a flipping great time.…
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.…
Quite often I find myself pondering strange questions about Japan. In the past, that’s led me to find out why Japanese cars are so boxy, why Japan is so clean, and why it snows so much. But today, we’re going to find…
This is a list of 8 of the most influential and famous traditional Japanese board games throughout the countries history.…
It's time to find out which of these music genres is most popular.…
Going to Japan might seem like a big logistical ordeal. I'm here to tell you that it really doesn't have to be that way. In fact, I think it could be quite enjoyable but maybe I'm just a research nerd!…
I dont know about you, but british (and I'm sure American) game shows can sometimes get just a little too repetitive.…
Japan is a country known for its bright lights, innovative technology, and beautiful scenery. But in this article, I aim to show you some of Japan’s lesser-known facts that prove how truly interesting it is as a country. On this list you’ll…
Japan loves Pokémon, but just how much?…
A guide to Japanese Kei cars.…
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?…
Believe it or not, 'Surfing' in Japan dates all the way back to the Edo period (1603-1868)…
I’m lucky enough to live in Japan which means I only have to take a short walk to pretty much any shop I want. Crazy, cute, minimalist, hyper-technical, it’s all at my disposal! But what if you don’t live in Japan but…
Over the past year and a bit, the demand for face masks has shot up almost exponentially. This has led to a whole host of innovative and interesting face coverings, but non as strange (or unique?) as the melonpan facemasks. Whilst we…
If you’ve ever seen a documentary about Japan, chances are that somewhere along the line you saw a video (or 10) of people squished into train carriages like sardines. But can’t one of the most advanced and populated countries in the world…
If you've only ever slept on western style beds your whole life, the prospect of sleeping on the floor may sound strange to you.…
Today we’re going to look at two of the biggest producers of Japanese milk tea, Hokkaido and Okinawa.
But which is best?…
