Japan’s First LEGOLAND Opens in Nagoya
LEGO hold a very special place in many people’s hearts. Whether it’s the promise of a truly creative outlet for young minds, or the memory...
Why Japanese curry is so unlike other curries
When imagining Japanese cuisine, dishes such as tempura or sushi probably come to mind. However in a 2007 poll conducted by The NHK Cultural...
Get on your Bikes and Ride!!!
Cue the hit song Bicycle by Queen... Ready? "I wanna ride my bicycle..... I wanna ride my bike.... (I know you're singing it in your...
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...
Are Fax Machines Inseparable from Japanese Society?
When you think of Japan, you think of big, modern cities, advanced technology, robots that serve you Ramen, some of the fastest broadband services...
Shut Up & Take My E-Money!
It's late at night, and you're on the way home from a night out at the izakaya. You decide it's best to flood your...
Two Halves make a Whole
The word Hafu (ハーフ)refers to someone of mixed-race in a mostly homogenous society. In Japan, this term has always been widely accepted without question or 2nd...
Getting Connected in Japan: How to find free or cheap Wi-Fi
Most travelers to Japan (along with your author) come from places where the second we hop off the plane in a new place, we...
