Sumimasen – 7 Ways of Your New Favorite Simple Japanese Word
I’m going save you the trouble and teach you the most useful word in Japanese, すみません (sumimasen). I very distinctively remember this. When I first came to Japan in January …
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How to Use Buses in Japan: 5 Tips for Fearless Travel in Japan
As someone who never a day in her life in America rode a bus, they can be intimidating. Sure, I used the subway or metro in bigger cities, but let’s …
6 Unique Ways How to Enjoy New Years Eve in Japan: A Guide
New Years Eve in Japan is a bit different than what you may be used to elsewhere in the world. A more subdued holiday, most people head to their family …
4 Steps How to Order CoCoICHIBANYA: Japanese Curry Heaven
You might be surprised to learn that Japanese curry is one of the most popular dishes in Japan, on par with considering it a “national dish”. Originally introduced by the …
Vibrant Kitakyushu: How To See Kokura Castle and 7 More Sites
Have a Japan rail pass and like castles? Or even better yet, just riding the trains? Have an excuse to go from Honshu through the tunnel to the southernmost main …
Epic Todaiji: Gain Enlightenment from Big Buddha’s Nostril
Todaiji (東大寺), which literally means “eastern great temple”, was first constructed in 752 and is a waif of what it used to be. It has some crazy history behind it. …
1-Day Tested Itinerary for Iwakuni Japan For A Great Time
15 minutes on the Shinkansen or 50 minutes on the JR Sanyo line from Hiroshima and you will find yourself in the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Great for …
Why Okayama Japan Isn’t Just Beautiful Castles & Top Gardens
The city of Okayama in Okayama Prefecture is about an hour from Kyoto and Osaka by shinkansen. Located next to the Seto Inland Sea, it has a history of industry. …
6 Quality Pieces of Advice Before Clothes Shopping In Japan
A piece of insight into the person behind the screen – I don’t consider myself “a shopper”. Seriously, like, at all. So while I love clothes shopping in Japan, I tend …
Easily Discover the Beautiful Architecture at Tokyo Station
If you are visiting Tokyo (come on, that’s a must-see!), you’ll likely find yourself at Tokyo Station. Servicing mostly JR East Rail lines with underground passages and quick walks to …