What will you do on 14th February this year? These ideas work well for new romances, established...
Category - Japan
Tips and tricks for learning Japanese
Have you made a New Year’s resolution to improve your Japanese, but aren’t quite sure how to go...
Osechi Ryori
The food eaten at New Year in Japan is meaningful as well as delicious, with each dish having its...
Ringing in the New Year
How is the new year celebrated in Japan? Find out more about this very special time of year for...
Valentine’s Day Japan
Everyone knows Valentine’s Day – the holiday of love, couples and a lot of commercial...
The world’s love affair with wagyu
When it comes to Japanese beef, the various brands and grades can be pretty puzzling. Chase away...
The mysterious Japanese YOKAI
Japan is famous all over the world for its production of Horror movies such as The Ring and Ju-On...
Money superstitions in Japan
On the subject of money, in Japan there are a few widely-known and well-followed money...
The world of kimono
Do you know your maiko from your oiran? Learn more about these traditional roles and the beautiful...
Vegetarianism in Japan
What does it mean to be ‘veggie’? There’s no simple answer to this question...