by Lucy Pickford | Mar 27, 2020 | Explore the culture, Japan
There are many Japanese customs imprinted in the Japanese society, that can be a bit confusing for foreigners. Why sitting on the floor? What can and can’t I do with my chopsticks? It might sound like a lot, thinking about what you should and when to do it, but...
by Lucy Pickford | Feb 13, 2020 | Explore the culture, Japan
Known around the world, Japanese food is exceptional but to many, it’s only Sushi. To the rest of us, it’s so much more. Trying different dishes is definitely one of the things you must do if you visit Japan. Sushi and Sashimi For many outside of Japan, these two...
by Lucy Pickford | Jan 22, 2020 | Education, Japan
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the test used globally to measure your Japanese ability. It can be used in visa applications and job applications to measure non-native Japanese speaker’s abilities. This article will guide you through everything...
by Federico Bianchi | Jan 10, 2020 | Japan, Travel Hacks
Japan Airlines has recently announced that, to help visitors explore lesser known destinations of Japan, they will give away 50,000 domestic flight tickets, including the Olympic games period! This huge giveaway, open to international tourists, will allow travelers to...
by Lucy Pickford | Sep 6, 2019 | Explore the culture, Japan
If you’re a Japanophile or maybe you’re just into manga or anime, you may be familiar with Japanese otaku culture. It can have a bit of a bad rep but it covers a lot of things and there’s a lot in Japan, and in particular Tokyo, that caters to otaku culture. The term...
by Mika | Jul 19, 2019 | Education, Japan
Are you thinking about taking the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) in Japan this July 2020? All Japanese learners eventually come in contact with this official examination, either to test their language skills or because it is needed for university or their...
