Samurai Guide: How to Wear a Sword
Not sure if samurai wore a sword with the handle pointed up to the heavens or down toward the earth? The answer may surprise you!
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How to Survive the Last Train in Tokyo
Despite being Japan's most populated city, trains still stop around 1 a.m. in Tokyo. So how do you survive the crowded crush on that final train home?
All About Drones in Japan
Do you think drones are just toys, or the wave of the future? See how some people have caused a stir in Japan with drones—and what the government is doing about it!
All About Gachapon
Get all the info you need to understand Japan's popular capsule toy machines.
How to Be a Ninja in 6 Minutes
Want to be a ninja but don't know how? Fear not: Joe Bareta and his epic mustache are here to help you out!
Sake School: How to Pair Fish with Sake
Take a look at some basic guidelines for finding the best sake to drink with seafood.
Why Japan Loves Fish
Food culture expert Takeo Koizumi explains exactly why fish are so central to Japanese cuisine culture.
Advanced Japanese Dining Etiquette is Hard!
Think just not standing up your chopsticks in the rice bowl is enough? Even some Japanese diners—and long-term residents—don't know these detailed etiquette tips!
