Author: Aiko Tanaka

Have you ever heard a story so bizarre that you stopped mid-sip of your drink and said, “Wait… what?!” Well, my friend, welcome to the...

Let’s be honest—nobody does horror like Japan. While Hollywood keeps throwing CGI ghosts at us (looking at you, “The Nun”), Japan has mastered the art...

Ah, sandals. The ultimate warm-weather footwear. Whether you’re strolling on the beach, running errands, or just too lazy to put on socks, sandals have your...

Have you ever wanted to impress your Japanese friend by saying Happy Birthday in their language, only to freeze up and panic when the moment...

So, you want to say art in Japanese. Simple, right? A quick Google search will probably tell you it’s 美術 (bijutsu) or 芸術 (geijutsu). Boom....

Picture this: You’ve just landed in Japan, jet-lagged, hungry, and in desperate need of a snack (or maybe just a bottle of Pocari Sweat because,...