Spring has arrived! The weather has been perfect and warm recently. It is the season for flowers blooming, and plants at my house are growing super fast! Though, for some of us it may be a tough season – hay…
“Bento” is used in English, which goes to show that Japanese bento culture is famous around the world. It is not only a convenient lunch on the go. There are many different types of bentos in Japan and they are…
Starbucks Coffee is well-known all around the world – people either love it or hate it but you can’t deny it’s popular. In Japan Starbucks is very popular. In my area alone, there are 4 Starbucks in a 20 minute…
March seems so complicated in Japan. Some days are super warm like June, and then it’s suddenly freezing like January! I hope you are all healthy and safe, wherever you are!! In Japan, I feel that many restaurants tend to…
If you have been living in Japan for a while, you should hear the word “Kanto” and “Kansai” when people talking about the region. Have you ever wonder where are they? And what are the characters of and the differences…
Do you like strawberries? In Japan, you’ll pay a premium for strawberries, even when they are in season. I’m from California and in the summertime you can buy pallets of strawberries for CHEAP! When I first came to Japan I…
Japan is famous for cherry blossoms but did you know that you can even see the cherry blossom forecast in the weather news in Japan? As shown in this picture below, we can see areas on the map showing the…
I feel like Japanese culture is well known for being creative and artistic. Japanese people seem to be well regarded in the art world – fashion, design, etc. I actually have no idea if Japan is known for having street…
Last week, many Asian countries had their Chinese New Year holidays. Have you ever wondered why as an Asian country, Japan doesn’t celebrate this festival? Actually, before the Meiji Restoration, Japan has been celebrating the Chinese New Year every year.…
Do you like Valentine’s Day? Is it celebrated where you are? I’m from the US where we celebrate it, although many would argue that it is a “made up holiday by the greeting cards companies”. There may be some truth…