5 Ways to Identify Authentic Sushi
With sushi now popular the world over, it's easy to get your hands on a rice-and-raw-fish combo almost wherever you happen to be. But how can you tell if your restaurant of choice is the real deal?
Kendo Looks Awesome in Kyoto
This incredible video will make you want to pick up a sword and visit Kyoto. In a good way.
A Dynamic Guide to Japan's Most Exciting City
"Tokyo Totem, A Guide to Tokyo" is a guidebook-slash-pop-essay text focusing on the many angles and interpretations of Japan’s capital city.
Niigata Lantern Festival
No need to venture all the way to Thailand to view this lantern festival. Just hop on the bullet train to Niigata!
How to Navigate Japan With Just One Word
When people travel to a foreign country, they tend to try to pick up a few key phrases before they go: how to say hello, how to ask for the bill at a restaurant and so on. You can do that for Japan as well, but the truth is, you actually don’t need to.
Take a Guess Where This Breakfast Was Made!
We'll give you a hint: it's not from McDonald's!
Laugh Your Way to Linguistic Enlightenment
Canadian rakugo sensation Katsura Sunshine offers a brilliant breakdown of some of the key quibbles of the Japanese language.
Will a Japanese Girlfriend Help Your Japanese?
If you're struggling with learning Japanese, is a Japanese girlfriend the answer to your problems?
