Since COVID-19 has subsided, many tourists from around the world have returned to Japan. Here in Tokyo, I see numerous tourists enjoying various aspects of Japan every day. For those planning to visit Japan soon, I’ll share 10 essential tips that you should know before coming here. These tips will help you make the most …
Spring is well underway with cherry blossoms starting to bloom all over Japan, and the hot weather in Tokyo leaves me already longing for summer. As you must know after reading our latest article Japan’s Convenience Stores Are a Traveler’s Best Friend, there are several chains of konbini in Japan that offer a lot of …
If you visit Japan, you will see many convenience stores. They offer many products and useful services. You can buy things you forgot to pack and find good food in those stores. Also, you can use restrooms and Wi-Fi in some of them. Convenience stores will be a great ally in your travels. What Kind …
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Whether you are visiting Japan or planning on living here, you should know everything there is to know about the popular 100-yen shops! What are 100-yen shops 100-yen shops (100円ショップ, hyaku en shoppu) – as the name might hint – are a type of store where you can buy a wide range of products for …
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 …
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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 …