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Ehomaki: The Setsubun Sushi Roll That Brings You Luck
Ehomaki (恵方巻), which is made up of the kanji for 恵 (favoured, blessed), 方 (direction), and 巻 (roll),
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Hafu: What It’s Like Being Mixed in Japan
Along with Japan’s slow but sure move towards wider internationalization, the growing number of inte
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The Best Online Stores For Buying Imported Goods
Moving away from your home country and leaving behind a support network made up of your family and f
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Traditional Okinawan Food: A Basic Guide
Okinawan cuisine, called Okinawa ryori (沖縄料理) in Japanese, shares many similar traits with tradition
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The Ultimate Konbini Comparison Guide
Since their arrival to Japan in the 1970s, konbini (convenient stores) have dominated the world of c
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Japan’s Internationally Inspired Amusement Parks
Japan is a nation that is spending less and less on international travel each year and it’s no wonde
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TVer, dTV and Other Japanese Streaming Sites
With the international expansion of online streaming sites such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, other c
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Three Budget-Friendly Recipes Using Tsuyu
Since tsuyu (梅雨), Japan's rainy season has ended a little earlier than expected, why not try using a
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From Ethiopia to Iran: The Best International Restaurants in Tokyo
While Tokyo can hardly be compared to more international hubs such as London or New York when it com
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Six Instagram-Worthy Photo Spots This Summer in Japan
Summer is well on its way, and we're almost due to swap the wet and dreary rain-filled tsuyu (rainy
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Japan’s Most Unique Torii Gates
From the iconic torii gates off the shore of Miyajima island to the towering stone torii that guards
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One Day Trip to Shuzenji From Tokyo
Located about three hours away from Tokyo, Shuzenji is a small, historic town with several attractio
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Chichijima: Tokyo’s Forgotten Island
Have you heard of Chichijima island (父島) about 240km north of Iwo Jima? Literally named “father isla
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Emergency Kits: Preparing for a Natural Disaster
Japan is a country that is no stranger to natural disasters, which is why making sure you have emerg
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Friendship Day: Take a Day Trip to the U.S.
Did you know that you can visit the U.S. for a day in Japan? Every year, American bases across the c
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Three Dark and Gruesome Japanese Folktales
For many of us who grew up on the saccharine stories of bravery and romance associated with Disney,