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 words that we all kinda recognize, but most people outside Japan don’t really stop to…

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 it in a dojo setting, a tea ceremony, or even while someone was attempting to…

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 so, you’re not alone. But beyond the rolls, chokes, and oddly intimate positions, there’s a…

Ah, spring rolls. That crispy, golden, bite-sized package of happiness. Whether fresh or fried, these little rolls of joy have found their way into our hearts (and stomachs) across the world. But if you ever find yourself in Japan, desperately…

Picture this: It’s the middle of summer in Japan. The sun is blazing, the humidity is at “Why does my shirt feel like a wet towel?” levels, and you’re desperate for something refreshing. Then, as if guided by destiny (or…

Ever tried saying the date in Japanese and ended up feeling like you just recited an ancient spell? Yeah, same. Japanese dates have their own way of playing with numbers, kanji, and logic that make you wonder: Who designed this…

Let’s start with the obvious. You’re here because you want to know what ninja is called in Japanese. And the answer is… ninja. Wait, what? That’s it? End of blog post? Thanks for coming, see you next time! Not so…

Ever been in a Japanese restaurant, staring at a menu, completely baffled by all the exotic words? You spot something that looks like a bubbling pot of goodness on the next table, but when you try to order it, the…