Most famous for its anime, LoveLive! Sunshine!! is a multimedia project and a spin-off of the original Love Live! series, featuring a group of high…

Shorakuen Tea Salon & Boutique opened its doors to the public on January 21st, 2023 in the Yoyogi-Uehara neighborhood of Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward. It offers…

If you’re a fan of Japanese food and chicken, you can’t miss Yakitoriya Sumire, a chain of yakitori chicken specialty restaurants with five locations in…

Staying in the Shibuya area of Tokyo can be made even more convenient by choosing a hotel with a microwave. This allows you to heat…

The Yoyogi neighborhood in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, is home to a unique new coffee stand called “HIDEAWAY.” View this post on Instagram A post shared…

Japanese Twitter user こあたん Koatan (@KoalaEnglish180) regularly posts illustrated English learning tips gleaned from his daily experiences living in Australia. One of his recent posts,…

For many people around the world, the year-end and new year period is a time of family gatherings and special meals, which presents many opportunities…

When you’re making travel plans and deciding where to stay, what are the most important things you consider? When you’re traveling solo, you might want…

Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan Now that tourists can freely visit Japan again, we’ve begun a new series focused on practical Japanese…

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If you happen to be in Japan on December 31st and January 1st, you have an opportunity to participate in one of several Japanese New…

As some of our readers probably know, it’s a tradition in Japan to usher in the New Year by visiting shrines and temples to pray…

As most dog owners know from experience, it’s hard to keep any secrets from them when it comes to food, thanks mostly to their keen…

Vending machine paradise Japan is a vending machine paradise. According to an article in IT Media, while their numbers are slowly dipping as a result…

On December 13th, 2022, internationally renowned Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli posted a single image on its official website giving the world its first glimpse…