All About Japan

Mina Otsuka

Mina Otsuka

All About Mina Otsuka
I'm a Japanese translator and writer. Besides work and occasional translation projects, I enjoy listening to music (of any kind) and surfing the Internet.
5 Reasons to Use Metropolitan Trains

5 Reasons to Use Metropolitan Trains

Commuting in metropolitan areas has its drawbacks, but we're here to offer five great reasons to board those busy trains!

The Station Master Cats

The Station Master Cats

In many parts of Japan, train stations aren't merely gateways but places of interest. At Kishi Station in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, it’s a cat that attracts people and makes the trip worth their while.

The 5 Snowiest J-Pop Songs

The 5 Snowiest J-Pop Songs

Snow evokes a variety of emotions that artists have long sought to express in a number of ways—and J-pop artists are no exception!

The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Kyushu

The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Kyushu

Explore Southern Japan's rural charm as we take a mini-tour of Kyushu's beautiful villages.

Tokyo's Top 5 Three-Starred Restaurants

Tokyo's Top 5 Three-Starred Restaurants

Tokyo boasts an incredible 13 three-Michelin-star restaurants. Here are five of the best of the best!

The 5 Best Michelin-Starred Spots in Okinawa

The 5 Best Michelin-Starred Spots in Okinawa

Michelin's Green Guides rate local attractions other than restaurants and hotels, which are covered in its Red Guides. Take a look at what the Michelin Green Guide has to say about beautiful Okinawa!

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