So, you think poetry is all about Shakespearean sonnets and brooding French existentialists? Think again. Japan has been slaying the poetry game for over a thousand years, and trust me, it’s anything but boring. Japanese poetry is a rich tapestry…

Let’s talk about birth control in Japan. Sounds straightforward, right? Ha! You sweet summer child. If you’re from a country where birth control pills are as easy to get as a Starbucks latte, prepare for a bit of culture shock….

So, you’re thinking about Japanese unisex names? Maybe you’re expecting a baby and want a name that works for any gender. Maybe you’re diving into anime and want a cool alias for your online persona. Or maybe—just maybe—you’re just here…

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…

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…

Japan is famous for many things—samurai, anime, bullet trains, robots, and that magical toilet that sings to you—but let’s talk about something even more important: all-you-can-eat feasts (a.k.a. tabehoudai, which literally means “eat as much as you want”). If you’re…

Ever wondered why anime protagonists always have that one deep, thought-provoking line right before they power up and defeat the villain? Or why your favorite Japanese films seem to have quotes that hit you right in the soul? Well, my…

Ever wandered through the streets of Tokyo at night and noticed those mysterious buildings with neon hearts, suggestive silhouettes, or oddly discreet entrances? Yeah, those are love hotels—Japan’s very own brand of romantic rendezvous spots. If you’ve never stepped into…