Japan is known for a lot of things, but while manga and video games may receive varying degrees of affection depending on who you ask, there is nothing more universally appreciated than good food. And Japan has A LOT of good food. Whether it’s ramen, sushi or donburi, Japanese cuisine has doubtlessly captivated foodies worldwide. But how much do you know about Japanese … [Read more...] about 5 Delicious Snacks You Can ONLY Find in Japan
Seven mistakes foreigners make when speaking Japanese and how to fix them
Master these and you can convince anyone you’re a native Japanese speaker…over the phone anyway. For anyone who’s studied Japanese, it can be an interesting experience talking with people who are less proficient in the language. Often they’ll ask the question “Isn’t it hard to memorize so many characters just to be able to read and write?” My usual response: “I wish that … [Read more...] about Seven mistakes foreigners make when speaking Japanese and how to fix them
WOW : Japanese tourist cries tears of joy over creative installation of origami in the UK
Famous British botanical gardens include a clever use of origami art in a holiday display. We’ve seen countless examples of creative extensions of origami over the years. From minuscule origami coupled with bonsai to edible origami such as wonton skin cranes or Mt. Fuji onigiri, people continue to surprise with ingenious new applications for the art of folding … [Read more...] about WOW : Japanese tourist cries tears of joy over creative installation of origami in the UK
“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” movie gets two-thumbs-up, screening event gets a fail
This past Wednesday, Toei Company hosted the world premier screening of Dragon Ball Super: Broly, which they had announced would be the only advance showing of the film until it opened at theaters next month on December 14. We’d been excited about the new movie ever since the news was announced in March this year, so naturally we were thrilled to get a ticket to the … [Read more...] about “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” movie gets two-thumbs-up, screening event gets a fail
15 Images Of A Japanese Guy Who Dresses As A School Girl.
Sky Building in Shibuya Will Give 230m High Rooftop View of Tokyo’s Famous Crossing
To take the scenic area in Tokyo to the level of excess awesomeness, Under plans for Shibuya’s redevelopment, various construction projects are taking place around the train station, including the Shibuya Sky Building. The tourist and youth heavy area is known for the iconic Shibuya Scramble (the crossing shown on literally any documentary about Japan) and the statue of … [Read more...] about Sky Building in Shibuya Will Give 230m High Rooftop View of Tokyo’s Famous Crossing
Minister of Cyber security in Japan admits He’s Never Used a Computer Before
People are awesome and somewhere leaders are more than awesome. Recently we came to know an amazing fact about the minister of cyber security in japan. Japan’s minister of cybersecurity, who oversees policies related to computers, admitted that he does not know how to use one, according to The Japan Times. Yoshitaka Sakurada, 68, revealed this during a Lower House Cabinet … [Read more...] about Minister of Cyber security in Japan admits He’s Never Used a Computer Before
New Japanese bunny lingerie is a hit with men and women around the country (Photos)
Crowdfunding campaign to mass produce the design includes photo shoots and album rewards people are going crazy for. When it comes to creative lingerie ideas, Japan has been leading the way with unique designs inspired by chess sets, cats, and anime characters. Now it’s time for the rabbit to come out and play as a set of alluring underwear, and this one is proving to be … [Read more...] about New Japanese bunny lingerie is a hit with men and women around the country (Photos)
10 Ways To Say ‘I Miss You’ in Japanese
How to Say “I Miss You” in Japanese well, there is no exact equivalent expression in Japanese for i miss you . In fact, we don’t have the same expression for “I miss you” when we say it to our boyfriend or girlfriend and when we say it to our friends and family. There are also many shades of “I miss you” that give different impressions to our romantic partner. Sometimes the … [Read more...] about 10 Ways To Say ‘I Miss You’ in Japanese
Daisugi, the 600-Year-Old Japanese Technique of Growing Trees Out of Other Trees, Creating Perfectly Straight Lumber
Daisugi — The Ancient Japanese Technique From The 14th Century Allows People To Produce Lumber Without Having To Cut Down Trees. Japan has always been a mysterious and intriguing country for foreigners especially when it comes to cultural aspects. Their ways of life never cease to amaze and inspire others to achieve even a close comparison of perfection to each and … [Read more...] about Daisugi, the 600-Year-Old Japanese Technique of Growing Trees Out of Other Trees, Creating Perfectly Straight Lumber
The Most proper way to give and receive business cards in Japan
In Japa, Buisness cards are of big deal. You’ll see them exchanged at every meeting between professionals, and they’re to be treated with the utmost respect, as though they’re a thin, paper extension of their owners themselves. Because of their importance, there’s also a thorough subsection of Japanese etiquette devoted to how exactly you should go about handing over your … [Read more...] about The Most proper way to give and receive business cards in Japan
Who is This Beautiful Japanese Girl ‘Saya’ ? She Is Not What You Think
The beautiful “Saya” has taken the Internet by storm and it’s not because she has done some great feat. It’s simply because of her existence. Dressed in a school uniform and with eyebrow-covering bangs, Saya looks like the ideal Japanese schoolgirl beauty. However, there’s something about her that’s been freaking people out. Saya Is Not Human Saya is actually not a … [Read more...] about Who is This Beautiful Japanese Girl ‘Saya’ ? She Is Not What You Think