English books for learning Japanese: let’s awkward sentences!
English teaching’s a massive industry in Japan. Without it, most of the foreigners here would have to get married, give
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Culture Shock!
Those times when Japanese culture seems… kinda weird.
Literally cats in hats: necos cat cosplay zakka
When you love cats and you love cosplay, combining the 2 makes sense. Someone else put that idea into action
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Anta, baka?: Japan’s best April Fool’s Day pranks
In a world of ‘fake news’, April Fool’s Day can feel like another normal day. Japan’s in on the joke, in
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A Man Of Ultra: henshin your whole life
Yep, even superheroes need to dry their hair. Oh and by the way, you’re a superhero now. That’s the concept
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Event review: Lego ‘Piece of Peace’ exhibition in Osaka
We know, we know it’s not Japanese. But Osaka’s got the Legoland Discovery Centre at Tenpozan, that totally counts. (The
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Origami: what’ll fold first, the paper or you?
Origami’s for people who have time and patience to spare. Put in the effort, and you’ll be proud of what
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Yet another Japanese weight loss trend’s brewing: a taster of Super Diet Coffee
Japanese food is awesome. And we live in Osaka – Japan’s kitchen – which is where the foodie fun’s at.
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Does it rock or suck? You decide: 7 useless things you’ll find everywhere in Japan
The quest for convenience in Japan’s led to some crazy inventions. And if something wasn’t invented in Japan, if it’s
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(Mineral) water, baby: everything you need for a home onsen
Japan’s public baths are famous around the world, mostly for 3 things: you gotta get naked in front of a
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Setsubun: magic beans in Japan
Feb 3rd is Setsubun in Japan. As far as tradition goes, Setsubun’s the first day of spring. Except it’s still cold.
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