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What is Goya and How Do You Use it in Recipes?
Have you heard of goya? For many, it's one of these odd foods you've never seen or tasted before, however, it's full of amazing health benefits!
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What You Need to Know About Getting a Health Checkup in Japan
Getting an annual health checkup is part of everyday life in Japan. Find out if you are eligible and how to book your annual health checkup!
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Three Budget-Friendly Recipes Using Tsuyu
We have officially entered the tsuyu rainy season, so why not try using a bit of tsuyu sauce to help combat the high temperatures and neverending rain?
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Trip to Sado Island: A Travel Guide to Sado
Cultured, historic, seafood-obsessed, and friendly, Sado Island and its people welcome you with a smile as glittering as the gold in its mines.
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My First-Time Experience in a Japanese Onsen & What I Wish I Knew
Japanese onsen is one of the most attractive tourist destination sites in Japan. Because of its uniqueness, it is deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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Get to Know Japanese Calligraphy
Calligraphy is not only writing but a means for self-expression that is fully considered an art form. Discover how Japanese calligraphy came to be.
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Summer in Japan Series 5: 10 Interesting Water Parks in Japan
If you desire to have a splashing time in summer in Japan, the water park experience might suit you well! Here is a list of 10 interesting water parks in Japan.
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TVer, dTV and Other Japanese Streaming Sites
The expansion of online streaming sites has led to the creation of a host of sites such as TVer making for fierce competition in the Japanese market.
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Passing JLPT N1: How Hard Is It Really?
Nihongo proves to be one of the most difficult languages to learn, but you might want to reserve your judgment until you take JLPT N1. How hard is it to pass?
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Six Instagram-Worthy Photo Spots This Summer in Japan
If you’re looking for the best places to take that perfect summer photo, here are a few of the best spots to spend summer in Japan and the best times to go!
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Quick Guide to English Speaking OB-GYN Gynecologists in Tokyo
Navigating medical jargon can be exhausting in English, let alone in Japanese. Here's a list of English-friendly OB-GYN in Tokyo to make your life a bit easier.
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Summer in Japan Series 4: 10 Places to Go in Summer for Waterfalls and Flower Parks
Not only are festivals and beaches that you can enjoy in summer in Japan, but it also has other attractive places to discover!
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5 Places to See Robots in Japan
When you imagine Japan, one of the first things that come to mind for many is robots. But where, exactly, can you even find robots in Japan?
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Chichijima: Tokyo’s Forgotten Island
Chichijima is a historic island about 986km east of mainland Tokyo, and despite being located so far from the city it's legally a part of Tokyo!
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A Guide to Omikuji, Japan’s Fortune-Telling Letter
Have you ever heard of omikuji? Omikuji is a the custom of choosing your fortune on a visit to a shrine or temple. Take part in this fun and interesting custom!
