When you try to understand anime as a beginner to Japanese it can feel a little overwhelming to say the least. In this post I want to clarify why this is the case for most people plus explain a...
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Let me just preface this by saying, I've never actually felt unsafe in all of my time in Osaka. Even though Osaka has a reputation as being one of the most dangerous areas of Japan, you're generally...
When learning about Japanese culture you might learn pretty early on that you should call people by their family name followed by their given name. This brings the question of what about middle...
Having spent a fair bit of time in both Izu and Hakone, I want to provide a real opinion by someone who's actually stayed there instead of just sharing facts and stock images. I'll consolidate my...
If like me you sometimes need a change of scenery or you just want to create some invaluable memories and awesome photos... Then you've probably stumbled across both Hakone and Nikko. If you've ever...
When you're planning a vacation to Japan you might ask yourself which of these two cities is the best to visit. Here's a simple answer to your question, with the pros and cons of both cities along...