If you’ve ever traveled to Japan, you know that navigating its streets can feel like you’re playing the world’s most elaborate escape room—except instead of clues, you get kanji signs you can’t read and an old lady pointing in three…
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to communicate but words just weren’t cutting it? Maybe you were trying to order food in a foreign country by wildly pointing at a menu, or perhaps you were…
Have you ever been deep in thought—maybe staring at your ceiling at 2 AM—wondering: “What do they call Charizard in Japan?” No? Just me? Okay, well, humor me for a second. You know Charizard—the big, fire-breathing, winged lizard from Pokémon…
You’ve seen it. You’ve probably shaken it. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve spent an embarrassingly long time trying to get the marble out of the bottle—only to realize it’s literally impossible. That’s right, we’re talking about Ramune, the…
Okay, let’s talk about -chan. Maybe you’ve heard it in anime, maybe your Japanese friend called you chan once and you weren’t sure if it was an insult or a term of endearment. Or maybe you’re just here because you…
Alright, so you want to count from 1 to 10 in Japanese? Maybe you’re planning a trip to Japan and don’t want to embarrass yourself when ordering one (or let’s be real—five) bowls of ramen. Maybe you’re trying to impress…
Ever walked into a Japanese temple and been hit by a wave of that deep, woodsy, mysterious scent? It’s the kind of smell that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped into an ancient, mystical realm—except, you’re probably just at…
Great question! Japan could technically just say “KFC” since they’re no strangers to abbreviations (ATM, DVD, and even SNS for social media are all commonly used). But here’s the deal: How to Order KFC Like a Pro in Japan 🍗…