Japanese Culture

Japanese Jingles: the Eternal Earworms

Getting stuck with the world’s catchiest tunes

What Solo Travel in Japan Taught Me About Myself

Discover how getting lost in Tokyo and Osaka helped…

The Japan Money Guide Every First-Time Visitor Needs

A no-stress guide to IC cards, cash and QR codes…

From Election Vans to Train Station Jingles: My Battle with Japan’s Noise Pollution

The Japanese Lunch System Western Schools Desperately Need

Because packing lunchboxes is a broken…

How to See a Traditional Japanese Wedding in Tokyo

Without feeling like you’re intruding

The Best & Worst Japanese Shows on Netflix

Quick reviews of the Japanese TV and movies available for…

Want to Wear a Kimono in Japan?

Here’s What Locals Want You to Know

The Uka Sake Story

Sake made in Japan from California rice

Lake Biwa In Japanese Culture

Lake Biwa — The Mother Lake for all Shiga and Japanese citizens.