TikTok-famous rabbit mascot character あさみみちゃん Asamimichan is getting her first concept cafe in the Year of the Rabbit 2023! LTR Corporation, a subsidiary of CL…

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,…

Although most foreign visitors to Japan are eager to try some of the local fare, it’s not uncommon for many of them to also stop…

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…

If you haven’t experienced them already, checking out some of the local pubs and 居酒屋 izakaya (Japanese-style gastropubs) can be a very entertaining way to…

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…

Japanese confectionary shop 稲豊園 Tōhōen in Gifu prefecture is known for selling cute and unique cakes for the New Year. These are 饅頭 manjū, one…

Winter can be nice too There are many things people hate about winter. Frigid temperatures and heavy snow and ice can cause extra work, delays,…

Start the Year of the Rabbit with a visit to a “Rabbit Shrine” If you happen to be in the Tokyo area as the calendar…

When you’re in the mood for a drink, what kind of side dishes do you like to have with it? Of course, you can buy…

From this month, the Nozomi shinkansen is available for charter. The party can begin before you reach your destination, on Japan’s fastest bullet train. Ryotaro…

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac which forms the basis of numerous beliefs and practices throughout Asia, including Japan. During…

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…