Use Caution When Uttering this Japanese Word
Be careful when breaking out this one—sometimes the person you’re pitying doesn’t want your pity.
4 Best Spots for Cheap Souvenirs in Tokyo
Don't let Tokyo prices deter you from coming home with souvenirs—you just need to know where to look!
Dive into a Daiso
Take a four-minute tour through all the weird and wonderful stuff at Daiso, Japan's largest ¥100 chain.
12 Things Every ALT Needs from the ¥100 Shop
Being an ALT is a resource-intensive profession. The ¥100 shop has almost everything you need to be ready for the classroom!
Distinguishing the 4 Big ¥100 Chains
You may know Daiso, Seria and Can★Do—but have you heard of Watts? And do you know the differences between them?
Japan's Largest Desert
Japan has a desert? That's right! The Tottori Sand Dunes are Japan's largest desert, a 16 kilometer by 2 kilometer (9.9 x 1.2 mi) strip of sand located on the Sea of Japan.
Butoh: A Unique Japanese Dance
Join us for an introduction to one of Japan's most provocative performance arts!
Savor the Harvest Moon
'O-tsukimi' refers to the Japanese custom of viewing the harvest moon on August 15 of the old lunar calendar, which is the day the beauty of the moon is considered to be the greatest. For 2016, that date corresponds to September 15.
