Imagine a place where the ground literally boils, steam rises from the streets, and people casually cook eggs using natural volcanic heat. Sounds like a scene from a fantasy anime, right? Well, welcome to Beppu—one of Japan’s most famous onsen…
Picture this: You’re wandering through a serene Japanese garden, cherry blossoms drifting through the air, and in the distance, you hear the soft, haunting melody of a flute. It’s so beautiful, so tranquil, that you decide, You know what? I…
Ah, matcha. That vibrant green powder that makes us feel fancy even when we’re just sitting on the couch, drinking a latte in our pajamas. It’s the go-to drink for Zen monks, health enthusiasts, and Instagram influencers trying to make…
You ever have one of those moments where you confidently use a word in another language, only to find out later that no one actually says that? Yeah, that’s kind of the case with ninja in Japanese. If you’re here…
Ever wanted to impress your anime-loving friends by casually dropping the Japanese term for “Death God” in conversation? Or maybe you’re just here because you watched Bleach, heard “Shinigami,” and thought, Wait, what does that actually mean? Either way, you’re…
So, you want to talk about martial arts in Japanese? Maybe you’re a hardcore karateka (karate practitioner), an anime fan trying to impress your friends, or just someone who accidentally kicked a chair and now considers themselves a warrior of…
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…
Have you ever found yourself deep in an anime binge, watching a character dramatically shout something about ancient gods and legendary beasts, and thought, “Wait… what’s the Japanese word for mythology?” No? Just me? Well, if you’re here, you’re at…