I am quite a fan of the idea of Danshari in Japan. Danshari (断捨離) means saying goodbye to something unnecessary in your life to have more space for those which makes your heart really beat. For years I was always confused about dealing with those little coins including Japanese and other countries’ which I was …
How to “Danshari” with Your Leftover Coins in Japan? Read More »
Every country has its own unique gestures. Many of them are based on the culture and history of the country, and people from other countries may be a little confused… Today, we introduce some of the most commonly used gestures in Japan! Pointing at one’s nose…? We are not talking about the nose. This is …
Japan’s Civil Code was amended on April 1, 2022, and the age of adulthood in Japan has been changed to 18. In every country, there are age restrictions for, for example, drinking alcohol, smoking, and driving a car. We introduce how old you have to be to do these things in Japan. Drinking alcohol 20 …
At What Age Can You Start Doing This or That in Japan? Read More »
In this era of Social Media and email, a letter gives a special feeling to send and receive one. Why don’t you write a letter to a friend you haven’t seen in a while? This article will show you how to write a letter in Japan. Where can I find a letter-writing set? Letter writing …
What should I pack in my suitcase? There is nothing special that you need just because you are visiting Japan. You can buy most things in Japan even if you forget to bring something. (Especially at 100 yen shops, where you can buy almost anything for 100 yen.) What do I need to check and …
“How about Public Wi-Fi in Japan?” – The short answer is “not that good”. Well, I’m not saying it sucks (some of you might think so…), but the connection is sometimes unstable, weak, or unavailable.We will introduce typical places where free public Wi-Fi is available in Japan, recommended Wi-Fi connection apps, and Wi-Fi connecting options …