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Onsen + Shinkansen = Heaven on Rails!

  Do you like onsen, the Japanese style hot springs? How about traveling on a shinkansen bullet train? A lot of foreign tourists would love to experience both, adding them…

Unique Hina Dolls Display in Japan

As some of you may know, 3rd March was Dolls’ festival day in Japan!  It is a day for girls, and parents wish for girls’ healthy growth. Traditionally, households with…

Fun Calculator Trick!

  I’d like to share a fun command hidden in most CASIO calculators. This might not be supremely exciting, but you surely grin when you see the result. So, go…

Japanese Kei-car Flexes its Muscles on a Snowy Day!

The other day, the Tokyo area was hit by a very rare, very heavy snowfall. Plenty of cars got stuck in the snow, and traffic was virtually paralyzed. But in…

Japan x France Love Story

Japanese tend to long for Europe and European culture, and France is not an exception. Paris, Mont San Michael and Nice are some of Japanese favourite trip destination.    …

Why Do Japanese People Wear Masks?

  I guess Japanese people are the ones in the world most likely to wear protective masks. Many people in developing countries suffering from an excess of air pollution and…

Coldest Season Has Come! Snow Statue & Hut Festival of Japan

February is considered as the coldest season of year in Japan.  Well, max temperature at the moment is slightly higher than usual; however, it is forecasted to be a bit…

Men are No Longer the Boss in a House? 60% of Japanese Find That Women are Master of House

For hundreds of years, men have always been a boss of a house in Japan, and father’s decision has been a law of the family.  I don’t know about other…

Tip to Provide Successful Wedding Entertainment

Being invited to a wedding ceremony can be an honour because you can be a part of happy memory of your family or friend.  It is also good opportunity to…

Is It Difficult to Raise Children in Japan? – Part 2

  In my previous article, I gave some examples of cruel reactions to crying babies in public places. Japanese are sometimes very strict when it comes to not bothering/infringing on…

Is It Difficult to Raise Children in Japan? – Part 1

  A few days ago, one of my friends living in Indonesia posted a sad story on her Facebook page. She is now temporarily staying in Japan for a vacation,…

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