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Enjoying the festivities at Higashi Hongan-ji Temple

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple is an iconic landmark a short walk from Kyoto station. In November 2025, I happened to pass by during a festival!

In the heart of Osaka by the famous Dotonbori River is a humble little dojo where you can try out half-bow archery known as “kyudo hankyu.”

Koshoji Temple features some of the most spectacular Japanese gardens and architecture in Kyoto’s matcha green tea town of Uji.

Chionji Temple is located along the stunning Miyazu Bay in Amanohashidate, home to one of the Nihon Sankei – Japan’s Three Scenic Views.

Japan and matcha green tea are totally synonymous as this nation has truly built a culture around the crafting and drinking of this beverage.

Unspoken rules are the essence of Japanese society, as one should act out of a deeper understanding rather than the threat of the law.

People from Osaka, often referred to as Osakans, deliver a raw flavor of Japanese behavior that is upbeat, unique, and out of the norm.

Okay, this article is an obvious plug of my new book – The Japanese Pursuit of Perfection, but there’s more to it, I promise!

It’s the question that every Japan-obsessed foreigner must ask themselves, is the move worth it? Here’s what I think about living in Japan!

Being a homogeneous society has a certain stigma about it, some would even say a racist one, but there are benefits too, even for foreigners!

Here at the Osaka Expo, the world gathers to showcase the latest lifestyle, tech, and cultural trends of their home country.

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