Wait, snacks change with the seasons? Yup — in Japan, even potato chips, KitKats, and candies come in seasonal versions. When spring arrives, everything turns…
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Japanese Gum Bottles Have Paper Inside – Thoughtful Product Design
The Curious Paper Inside Japanese Gum Bottles If you’ve ever opened a bottle of Japanese chewing gum—like Lotte XYLITOL or Clorets—you may have noticed a…
How to Enjoy Japan’s Traditional Dagashi Shops
When you think of Japanese snacks, you might picture Pocky or colorful convenience-store candies. But tucked away in backstreets is a nostalgic world called the…
What is Oden in One Piece? The Real Japanese Dish Explained
If you’re a fan of One Piece, you’ve probably heard of Kozuki Oden, the legendary samurai from Wano Country. But did you know that “oden”…
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What is Oden in One Piece? The Real Japanese Dish Explained
If you’re a fan of One Piece, you’ve probably heard of Kozuki Oden, the legendary samurai from Wano Country. But did you know that “oden”…
Unique Japanese Fireworks: Senko Hanabi You’ve Never Seen
All over the world, fireworks usually mean loud bursts of color lighting up the night sky.But Japan has a quieter, more delicate version that often…
How to Enjoy Hatsumode: Shrine Etiquette & Omikuji
Hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the New Year, is one of Japan’s most important traditions. Millions of people visit Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples…
Unwritten Rules in Japan: Carrying Your Bag in Front on the Train
If you ride a train in Japan, you may notice something unusual: many people carry their backpacks in front of their bodies instead of on…
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How to Read Train Boards in Japan – Departure or Arrival?
Introduction If you are traveling in Japan, one of the first things you will notice at train stations is the large electronic boards showing times,…
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What is Oden in One Piece? The Real Japanese Dish Explained
If you’re a fan of One Piece, you’ve probably heard of Kozuki Oden, the legendary samurai from Wano Country. But did you know that “oden”…
Unique Japanese Fireworks: Senko Hanabi You’ve Never Seen
All over the world, fireworks usually mean loud bursts of color lighting up the night sky.But Japan has a quieter, more delicate version that often…
How to Enjoy Hatsumode: Shrine Etiquette & Omikuji
Hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the New Year, is one of Japan’s most important traditions. Millions of people visit Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples…
Unwritten Rules in Japan: Carrying Your Bag in Front on the Train
If you ride a train in Japan, you may notice something unusual: many people carry their backpacks in front of their bodies instead of on…