Can You Walk and Eat in Japan?
Many of you must have eaten while walking the streets, but what about doing so in Japan? Before going to Japan, I wondered if people could walk and eat simultaneously. Once I arrived, my friends…
Many of you must have eaten while walking the streets, but what about doing so in Japan? Before going to Japan, I wondered if people could walk and eat simultaneously. Once I arrived, my friends…
If you think Japan is clean, you are right! Japanese people are not just pure physically but also pretty neat psychologically. They have a great sense of shame about the dirtiness. Therefore, street cleaning is…
In Japan, there are two different types of hot springs: Onsen (温泉) and Ryokan (旅館). in short: Onsen is a general term for any spring or pool that offers bathing. Ryokan refers to traditional Japanese…
The Japanese samurai were famed for their skill with the sword, but what they did when they weren’t fighting has been little studied. Most of our knowledge about the lives and practices of samurai comes…
The most apparent reason for sitting on the ground is that it’s more comfortable than sitting in an uncomfortable chair all day. The ground provides padding and support for your spine while being cool in…
Westerners who visit Japan often find themselves confused about why Japanese people sit on the floor when they eat. This is because tables are much lower in Japan than in Western countries, and many people…
You’ve probably heard the term Yakuza thrown around in movies, television shows, or video games. The Japanese syndicate known as the Yakuza is a criminal organization with a rich history linked to murders, drug trafficking,…
Isawa Village in the Aomori Prefecture of Japan is home to one of the few remaining samurai villages left in Japan. The place has a beautiful temple and museum that are well worth visiting if…
Japan’s academic year is quite different from what we are used to. This can be challenging if you want to immigrate with your children or further your studies in Japan, as the system has many…
The stereotype that Japanese people are “short” compared to the rest of the world is no longer valid today. However, due to their historically shorter stature, there are still average heights that you may surpass….