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10 Most Popular Hobbies in Japan.

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…

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021
15 mins read
Culture

Japan’s Reverse Valentines Day.

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…

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021
9 mins read
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20 Japanese Themed Board Games You Need To Play.

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.…

October 31, 2021June 4, 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.…

October 1, 2021February 19, 2022
14 mins read
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How many mountains are in Japan?

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…

September 28, 2021December 22, 2021
9 mins read
Culture/Made In Japan

A Complete Guide To Traditional Japanese Board Games.

This is a list of 8 of the most influential and famous traditional Japanese board games throughout the countries history.…

September 24, 2021March 24, 2022
34 mins read
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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.…

August 13, 2021May 25, 2022
13 mins read
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18 Important Ways To Prepare For Your Trip To Japan

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!…

August 12, 2021April 26, 2022
34 mins read
Entertainment

10 of the Weirdest Japanese Game Shows.

I dont know about you, but british (and I'm sure American) game shows can sometimes get just a little too repetitive.…

August 3, 2021June 3, 2022
28 mins read
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