Izakaya Culture in Japan: Everything You Need to Know
Discover Japanese izakaya culture, from popular food and drinks to unique traditions like otoshi and kanpai. Experience Japan’s lively dining culture!
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Posts about Japan for Japanese learners: culture, seasons, food, travel and everyday life, explained simply with useful Japanese words.
Discover Japanese izakaya culture, from popular food and drinks to unique traditions like otoshi and kanpai. Experience Japan’s lively dining culture!
Discover MUJI Japan, the popular minimalist lifestyle brand. Explore its simple clothing, stationery, tasty snacks, and everyday essentials loved in Japan.
Discover Japanese school life, from traditional school lunches and classroom cleaning to teamwork and responsibility. Learn what makes schools in Japan unique.
Discover the meaning of “〇〇の秋” in Japanese! Learn 4 popular autumn expressions about food, reading, art, and sports, and how people in Japan enjoy the season.
Discover Japan’s adorable yuru-kyara! Learn what these local mascots are, meet famous characters, and explore how they represent different regions of Japan.
Discover 3 must-visit bookstores in Japan, from stylish spaces to affordable secondhand shops, and find the perfect place for your next Japanese book.
Aichi-Nagoya is hosting the Asian Games 2026! I went to watch cross-country and experienced the excitement of seeing athletes compete in person.
Discover useful Japanese words for food labels and packaging. Learn how to understand expiration dates, storage instructions, ingredients, and more in Japan.
Read about my Silver Week in Fuji City, spending time with family, eating sushi and yakiniku, visiting a sento, and going to our family grave.
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