If you are new to Japan or living in Tokyo without access to organic food? It might be daunting as not everywhere will provide the option to organic. And if you are looking at a local grocery supermarket, everything will be cover in plastic to preserve shelf life. Super Expensive …
It’s hard to predict when will an earthquake will happen not just in Japan but it’s easy to know how to prepare for one. If you are new to Japan we have some instructions down here that you can follow. Where to get information about earthquake in Japan? English information …
To live in Japan, you need to know the culture. Here, the fastest way is to join a celebration. You can pretty much find countless and endless local festivals. In Japanese, festivals referred to as matsuri (祭り). Each and every shrine, temple, have there own celebrations, ceremonies, which can be …
The Hachiko dog is waiting for you there in Shibuya and is the 1st thing in todo list when you get there. If you never heard the story, let us tell you a bit below. Hachiko dog statue – 1st in todo list in Shibuya So why is it famous? …
If you are new to renting apartments in Tokyo or in Japan, read our first part of “Apartment for rent in Japan in a nutshell”. Besides the initial cost, what should you prepare for when renting an apartment in Tokyo? Tokyo apartments for rent don’t include furniture Renting apartments in …
Everything is in a nutshell when you are a foreigner trying to find an apartment for rent in Japan. Let’s start at the beginning of why are you coming here and looking for a house, an apartment? Why are you looking for an apartment to rent in Japan? You have …
Origami, (折り紙), a combination of 2 Japanese words, “ori” – “to fold” and “kami” – “paper” is Japanese traditional art, which paper was folded in different shapes with no assist of glue or scissors. Common taking shapes of animals (dog, cat), flowers, planes, and boast. The history of Japanese Origami …
This traditional festival occurred only in 3 days of mid-August, but the festival made its preparation way further than it is. Obon festival is one of the biggest summer festivals in Japan, has its root in the Buddhist tradition. Families, friends, locals, and travelers are all taking part in the …
While living in Japan, you shouldn’t miss the Sakura season, or the Hanami – flower watching season. In this episode, along with our Japanese homestay hosts, we would like to guide you to the most popular and hidden spot that will capture you in its beauty. Best cherry blossom spot …
