Ichiran Ramen: The Best Ramen in Japan
Japan is famous for its vast range of noodle dishes. Ramen, Soba, Udon, Yakisoba are at the top of the list. During your time in Japan, you will find a countless number of noodle restaurants [...]
5 Tips when Buying an ‘Omiyage’ Souvenirs for your Coworkers in Japan
Japan has an abundance of gift-giving situations throughout the year. There are gifts of money on occasions such as weddings and funerals, yearly seasonal presents for company clients and even obligations to buy souvenirs for your [...]
Temple Sightseeing in Japan: Suzumushi Dera
With the end of the year approaching quickly, you will find that people in Japan are busy preparing for the New year celebrations. Transportation such as the Bullet train and buses are full of people [...]
Taking Off Shoes in Japan: Must Know Japanese Customs
I am sure that most people are aware of the Japanese custom of taking off shoes when entering a house. But what many foreign workers in Japan don't know is that there are MANY more [...]
What to Wear on Your First Day of School as an ALT
Let's say that you are a freshly recruited ALT in Japan and you are getting yourself prepared for your first day of school. You have your notebook, pencil case, and a bag of omiyage souvenirs [...]
2 Basic Japanese Greetings to Help Build Relationships at Work
Are you worried about how you are going to get along with your Japanese coworkers? Or maybe.. You are currently feeling out of the loop in your all-Japanese workplace? It is completely normal for a [...]