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A guide to waste disposal in Japan for foreign residents
Culture / Foreigner / Society

A guide to waste disposal in Japan for foreign residents

Posted on: April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

By far, Japan has the most complex waste disposal procedure I’ve ever seen, but after reading this guide, you’ll be cleaning up like a local!

5 common Japanese expressions that have no English equivalent
Culture / Language / Thoughts

5 common Japanese expressions that have no English equivalent

Posted on: March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

The Japanese language is riddled with expressions that communicate a feeling rather than a literal definition. Here are 5 common expressions:

Exploring Japan on bicycle is the best way to appreciate its beauty
Bicycle / Shimanami Kaido / Sports and Fitness / Travel

Exploring Japan on bicycle is the best way to appreciate its beauty

Posted on: March 29, 2025March 29, 2025

Japan’s bicycle culture is really one of the most sophisticated in the world with about half the population cycling as a means of commuting.

Enjoying the richness of Hokkaido milk at New Chitose Airport
Airport / Drinks / Hokkaido / Sapporo / Travel

Enjoying the richness of Hokkaido milk at New Chitose Airport

Posted on: March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

Hokkaido milk is notorious for its smooth, delicate taste that is rich and creamy. This milk bar at New Chitose Airport comes with the lot!

Revisiting Sapporo’s Matsuriya Yamahana (with a better budget!)
Restaurants / Sapporo / Sushi

Revisiting Sapporo’s Matsuriya Yamahana (with a better budget!)

Posted on: March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Still the best sushi restaurant I’ve ever been to, I needed to revisit Matsuriya Yamahana with a bigger budget and a bigger appetite!

Muji is Japan’s minimalist clothing store for quality & sustainability
Fashion / Shopping

Muji is Japan’s minimalist clothing store for quality & sustainability

Posted on: March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

The Japanese are some of the most minimalist people when it comes to prioritizing only the essentials and Muji is a reflection of this ideal.

Japan’s BMI Cola drinks use dietary fibers to help you stay in shape
Combini / Drinks / Shopping

Japan’s BMI Cola drinks use dietary fibers to help you stay in shape

Posted on: March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Using special ingredients such as indigestible dextrin dietary fibers, Japan offers a range of BMI Cola drinks that help with fat absorption!

Clinical trials in Japan – are they worth doing?
Asakusa / Foreigner / Tokyo / Work

Clinical trials in Japan – are they worth doing?

Posted on: March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

I’ve always been an advocate for clinical trials when it comes to making big money and helping advance medicine, but what’s it like in Japan?

Exploring the weird and unusual local delicacies of Sendai
Drinks / Food / Sendai

Exploring the weird and unusual local delicacies of Sendai

Posted on: March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

Sendai is home to the famous statue of Date Masamune, the Daimyo who founded modern-day Sendai along with these interesting local delicacies.

Enjoying the many views of Mt. Fuji on the Kawaguchiko bus
Autumn / Mount Fuji / Travel

Enjoying the many views of Mt. Fuji on the Kawaguchiko bus

Posted on: March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

The bus ride from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko station is more than just a transfer, it’s an experience that offers extraordinary views of Mt. Fuji!

Exploring the best washoku (Japanese cuisine) meals in Japan
Cafe / Food / Kyoto / Restaurants / Ryokan

Exploring the best washoku (Japanese cuisine) meals in Japan

Posted on: March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Washoku is a category of food that refers to the traditional set meals trademarked by Japanese cuisine. These 5 washoku meals are a must-try!

Sapporo’s Toriton offers endless variety of premium sushi
Food / Sapporo / Sushi

Sapporo’s Toriton offers endless variety of premium sushi

Posted on: March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

Sapporo is Hokkaido’s capital city and home to amazing high quality foods. Toriton brings the freshness of the Japanese Sea to your plate!

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