I hear that there are many anti-mask movements around the world, but that’s the last thing that will ever happen in Japan because every single Japanese wears a mask without complaint (except those who have specific reasons they can’t wear a mask). The major three factors for this are inborn Read more…
Do you know how to call your wife/husband in Japanese? Japanese wives are supposed to refer to their husbands as “master” in front of others!
Wondering if tourist attractions in Japan are open or not after COVID-19? Here is a quick list of popular tourist attractions in Japan that reopened and remain closed as of June 15th 2020. If you are planning a trip to Japan soon, read this post carefully. Tourist attractions that reopened Read more…
If you love pastoral landscapes, you may have heard about Katsunuma Budo-no-Oka in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As a frequent visitor, I’m going to give you all the details of Katsunuma Budo-no-Oka with photos I took for myself. COVID-19 travel notice: They might not be in operation yet. Check with the Read more…
Ever seen photos of Tokyo taken during COVID-19? Here are some rare photos of Tokyo without people. Photos of Tokyo during COVID-19 (March 28th) On Saturday March 28th 2020, I had to go to the office to do some chores. It was just before Japan’s Prime Minister Abe declared the Read more…
Did you know that there are so many hidden tourist attractions near Tokyo that only locals know? While popular sightseeing spots like Asakusa are nice, why don’t you visit the hidden places where there are far less tourists?
Did you ever know that there was a hidden beach resort right next to Tokyo? It’s Jogashima Island (城ヶ島), Kanagawa Prefecture, where the sea is crystal clear. On one peaceful weekend in 2016, we went on cycling to the little island. If you know the landscape of Japan, you know Read more…
Jindaiji is a great hidden tourist attraction in Japan. There are so many popular tourist attractions in Japan such as Tsukiji Fish Market or Asakusa Sensoji Temple, but why don’t you visit the lesser-known yet great places like Jindaiji? Jindaiji Temple (深大寺) is in Chofu, west of Tokyo. It’s a Read more…
As well as the culture, driving rules in Japan are unique too. While you drive on the right side in most countries, you have to drive on the left side in Japan. There are a lot more rules to remember, so I’m going to introduce some here. License you need Read more…
As well as there are table manners in the West, Japan has its own rules for eating. Once you are in Japan, it is wiser if you avoided doing what you shouldn’t do. Don’t make noises when you chew food I acknowledge that most old Japanese don’t follow this rule, Read more…