Traveling On The Cheap in Japan
The Seishin 18 Kippu
Japan undoubtedly has one of the best transportation Networks in the World. Fast, efficient, friendly service, and reliable, are some of...
Are Black folks in Japan weird?
Many times when black folk see other black folk, especially in places where there aren't many of us, an almost obligatory reverse head nod...
Homeschooling in Japan
Anyone who's visited Japan or seen enough Japanese culture can imagine education in Japan is taken pretty seriously. Kids can be seen in uniform...
Big in Japan (Nagoya) – Adam Demby
Hey folks, this Month's installment of Big in Japan features a truly uniquely eclectic drummer from New Jersey in the US.
I met Adam many...
How to refer to your spouse in Japanese
What you call your spouse in private is your own business, but how you refer to them in public can be a more complicated...
The Art of Celebrating Summer in Japan
Attending one of the many Summer Festivals in Japan
-By Achim Runnebaum
The word Matsuri (祭) in Japanese means holiday or festival, and is synonymous with...
5 signs that Japan is becoming a giant nursing home
With the birthrate at an all time low, and marriage rates plummeting as well, many are predicting that Japan may soon become a gerontocracy....
What happened to the Japanese love of nature?
There is a common image that Japanese people love nature. In some ways that is clearly true, thankfully. However, in various...
Taking a Nap in Tokyo’s Nap Cafes
Did you know that taking a nap during the day is good for you? Apparently (according to researchers), a quick Power Nap can do...
Renewing a Working Visa in Japan
Today is one of those days... The day most expats in Japan dread almost as much as going to the Doctor or Dentist. At...
