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.” If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a whole country tries to go on holiday…
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 ordering ten bowls of ramen (because one is never enough), or trying to flex your…
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 instead? Maybe you panicked and blurted out “Arigato gozaimasu!” with way too much enthusiasm, making…
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…
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 be greeted by a number that changes every few minutes like a moody teenager deciding…
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 apartments. One minute, you’re staring at a centuries-old temple; the next, you’re inside a 3D-printed…
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…