Author: Aiko Tanaka

Ah, Golden Week—Japan’s beloved, chaotic, and absolutely bonkers string of holidays that has the entire nation collectively saying, “I need a vacation from my vacation.”...

Have you ever wanted to impress your friends by casually dropping Japanese numbers into a conversation? Maybe you’re planning a trip to Japan, dreaming of...

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to say thank you in Japanese, but your brain short-circuited and you just awkwardly nodded...

If you hear the word Kawasaki, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Whatever it is, you’re not alone. Kawasaki is one of those...

Ah, the classic travel question: How much is $1 in Japanese yen? If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you’ve probably Googled this, only to...

Imagine this: You’re wandering through the neon jungle of Tokyo, eyes darting between the futuristic skyscrapers, quaint wooden shrines, and impossibly tiny yet perfectly organized...

Have you ever watched an anime or read a manga where someone dramatically yells “Master!” with teary eyes and a trembling voice? Maybe you’ve heard...

Have you ever watched a Jiu-Jitsu match and thought, “Wow, that looks like an aggressive game of Twister where one person is clearly losing”? If...