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What to do in an earthquake
The Japanese archipelago is prone to earthquakes, due to its position at the limit of four great tectonic…
Tokyo 2020 (2021) Olympic Games Schedule
The Tokyo Olympic stadium designed by architect Kengo Kuma was achieved on 2019, November 19 and stands in…
The words of the year in Japan
How did the Japanese perceive the past year? Let's look for hints with the Word of the Year selection,…
Sushi Etiquette
Sushi is a well-known culinary feature of Japan and has long been exported throughout the world. Since the…
Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup: A Summary
World Rugby, formerly the International Rugby Board (IRB), wished to break new ground in organizing the first…
Homosexuality in Japan
In 2019, the Gay Pride, now more largely called the March for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transsexual and Queer Pride …
Taiko
When we think about the sounds of Japanese festivals, one particular percussion instrument comes to mind: the…
A Guide To Do Laundry in Japan
When we travel, easily and conveniently doing laundry is, without a doubt, an appreciated service. Even…
A Guide to the Japanese Bathroom
風呂 furo, or its more polite form お風呂 Ofuro, indicates a "bath" and commonly the Japanese "bathroom." Daily…
Reiwa: Japan's new imperial era under Emperor Naruhito
Japan changed its imperial calendar on May 1st, 2019, with Prince Naruhito’s accession to the throne. For the…
The Japanese ethnic groups
While Japan loves to consider itself as a nation of "pure blood," its population is still composed of several…
Japanese tea ceremony
Imported from China in the 12th century, green tea powder, or matcha, is a favorite of the Japanese people…
Maiko and Geiko from Kyoto
Geisha are loved for their elegance and refinement, yet they remain a type of living myth. Kyoto, Japan’s…
Being vegan in Japan
A nation with a complex identity, Japan is even more appreciated when we have a clear conscience on several…
Best areas to stay in Tokyo
The vast capital city of Japan can make travelers and future expatriates doubtful regarding their location of…
Traveling or living in Japan without speaking Japanese
Japanese people speak foreign languages little and poorly. It is important to understand this point before…
Japanese women’s obsession with whiter skin
Numerous visitors to Japan must have noticed when traveling at the end of spring and under the strong sun of…
Japan and its casual racism
Facing a strong trend of depopulation, immigration might soon become an essential tool in tackling the aging…
Sales in Japan
The Western system of sales is different from Japan’s. Japan does not have specific periods throughout the…
What to offer to a Japanese person
A certain number of travelers know the Japanese tradition of 土産 miyage, offering a souvenir to its closest…