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Travel

Why Taxis Are So Expensive in Japan

According to an article published by the Japan Times, the average cost of a 5 km taxi ride in Japan is a staggering $17.7 (¥1,920). This makes it more expensive than…

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01/07/2020
Made in Japan

Best Japanese Toilets and Toilet Brands

A toilet is just a toilet, right? You might be thinking, all toilets are the same all over the world. However, leave it to the Japanese to turn something mundane…

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31/08/2021
Food & Drink

Top 5 Coffee Brands in Japan

My first memories of Japan are stepping off the plane in Tokyo and coming face to face with a line of vending machines jam-packed with canned coffee. Back then I…

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22/06/2020
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    Etiquette

    The Reason Why The Japanese Bow

    What is one aspect of Japanese culture that most of us are aware of? Yes, it is the bowing etiquette. While many people know about the Japanese culture of bowing, most of us are unaware of the actual reasons behind that.

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    Honorific Titles in Japan: Why do Japanese Say San

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  • Japanese Folklore

    Japanese Urban Legends: a Comprehensive List

    Everyone knows Japan for its rich culture and weird social and cultural customs. But the country has a creepy side too, led by numerous toshi densetsu (urban legends). Unlike superstition-based lore of yurei (ghosts) and yokai (mythical apparitions), urban legends are circulated as true.

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  • Japanese Folklore

    Shirime: The Buttock Eye Ghost Folklore

    Japanese folklore is full of Yōkai, a class of strange supernatural characters. Shirime, one of the the Yōkai, is truly bizarre!

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    Entertainment

    Japanese MMORPGs : The Most Popular Choices

    Gaming has always been an integral part of Japanese culture and it has presented some of the most iconic games in popular culture. The country hasn’t been left far behind as the popularity wave of MMORPGs swept the world and there are quite a few anime/fantasy based games that have fascinated players.

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    Top 7 Anime About Parenting

    09/05/2021

    Top 10 Tokusatsu TV Shows That Are a Must

    24/07/2020

    Weird Japanese Games: Top 10 Strange Video Games From Japan

    27/06/2020
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    Entertainment

    The Best Romantic Japanese Dramas – My List

    Are you a big fan of soapy romance stories? What about a few touches of conflicting emotions, passion, and a liberal dose of fun? Let me tell you that Japanese TV shows have the right range of content for you to enjoy all these and much more.

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    Top Japanese Video Game Companies

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    Otaku: Japanese ‘Obsessive’ Subculture Explained

    09/06/2020
  • Travel Destinations

    Best Onsen in Japan: Our Top 10 Ranking

    Onsen bathing is an integral part of the Japanese culture. Hoards of visitors visit the country each year and end up falling in love with soaking in the hot springs. The perfect words to describe the dipping experience are therapeutic and refreshing.

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  • Entertainment

    Best Japanese Movies of All Time by Ratings and Importance

    Japan has created some incredibly beautiful, moving, and influential films but which ones are the best? I’ve made this list to answer exactly that, here are the 10 best Japanese movies based on their ratings, importance and just how good they are.

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    Top 10 Weirdest Japanese Game Shows

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    Top 10 Best Japanese Soccer Players of All Time

    30/06/2020

    Fujoshi: All You Need to Know About Female Fans of BL

    18/06/2020
  • Travel

    Everything About Pandas in Japan

    Pandas are very popular in Japan. Though few know how this furry, cute animal came to be one of Japan’s favorite symbols.

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    Visiting Japan Is Worth It: We Got the Reasons Why!

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  • Travel

    Why Taxis Are So Expensive in Japan

    According to an article published by the Japan Times, the average cost of a 5 km taxi ride in Japan is a staggering $17.7 (¥1,920). This makes it more expensive than any other country in the world except for Switzerland, which clocks in at an even more eye-watering $25.6 (¥2,458).

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    Is Japan Humid? a Detailed Overview to Avoid the Heat in Japan

    20/05/2020
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    Made in Japan

    Top 10 Beauty Products to Buy in Japan

    Beauty that never fades, skin that never wrinkles and hair that’s never frizzy – well, we are not talking about our Disney princesses here – but, we are talking about the J- Beauty products that can make all these beauty goals come true. Japan is known for its innovative and effective beauty product lines that combine the wisdom of traditional Japanese beauty rituals with modern science.

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    Best Japanese Online Shopping Sites – Our Top List

    28/06/2020

    Buying a Laptop in Japan: Complete Guide

    06/06/2020
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    Best Japanese Face Moisturizer for Every Skin Type

    01/08/2020
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