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What Do Japanese People Do During New Year and Throughout January?

The New Year season in Japan is not just a single day of celebration. It is a deeply meaningful period that blends tradition, family values, spiritual reflection, and a slow…

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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Osaka (2025 Edition)

Where to Stay, What to Do, and How to Enjoy Japan’s Most Exciting CityUltimate Osaka Travel Toolkit 2025 Osaka is a city that feels alive the moment you step into…

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The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Japan: Hidden Gems, Practical Tips, and Real Traveler Stories from a Decade of Wandering

Hey there, fellow wanderer! If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve caught the Japan bug. Maybe it was a late-night ramen scroll on Instagram, a Studio Ghibli marathon, or that…

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How to Enjoy an Onsen in Japan (Without Feeling Awkward)

There’s something almost otherworldly about sinking into a Japanese hot spring — steam rising through mountain air, the scent of minerals, the quiet sound of running water. But for first-timers,…

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Enjoying Oden in Japan: Your Winter Comfort Food Guide

When winter settles in across Japan and the air turns crisp, there’s one dish that quietly takes over convenience store counters and izakaya menus — oden.It’s not flashy or trendy,…

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The Real Cost of Living in Japan in 2025: A Foreigner’s Honest Breakdown

When people imagine life in Japan, they picture sushi, safety, and spotless streets — not the shock of paying ¥800 for strawberries or ¥70,000 for a small Tokyo room.Living here…

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Living in Japan as a Foreigner: What I Wish I Knew Before Moving Here

Moving to Japan sounds like a dream — neon lights, bullet trains, sushi on conveyor belts, and cherry blossoms painting every corner pink.But once the excitement fades, real life begins…

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Top Places to Visit in Japan in October (2025 Edition)

October in Japan is a sweet spot for travel. The summer humidity is gone, the typhoons have passed, and the autumn leaves (koyo) start to put on a show. Whether…

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Breathtaking Sea Roads of Japan: Great Seto Bridge & Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line Insider Guide

Japan is home to countless natural wonders, but some of its most breathtaking sights are actually man-made. Imagine driving or riding a train where the road seems to float above…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Tea Ceremonies

The Japanese Tea Ceremony (茶道, sadō or chanoyu) is one of Japan’s most treasured cultural traditions. For many visitors, joining a tea ceremony is not just about drinking matcha—it’s about…