Discover fun finds in Japan: a ramen vending machine, Netflix instant yakisoba, and a quirky banana case from a 100-yen shop.

Learn how to express gratitude and apology in Japanese with てくれてありがとう, てくださってありがとうございました, てごめん, and てすみませんでした.

Learn about 七五三, Japan’s traditional celebration for 3, 5 and 7-year-olds. Discover its meaning, customs, clothing, and the story behind Chitose-ame.

Polite Japanese made easy! Learn how to use the ます form, create basic sentences, and speak respectfully in everyday situations. Perfect for beginners.

Japan announces the new E10 Series Tohoku Shinkansen. Faster, quieter, and safer, the new model is expected to begin service around 2030.

Lemon picking at my grandparents’ garden was delightful, and sipping a hot honey lemon ginger drink made me feel warm, cozy, and refreshed all day.