A guide to sending Japanese New Year Cards
Japanese people like to send custom made new year postcards to their family, friends and even business acquaintances. This site provides helpful tips for you to send Japanese style greeting cards.
The archive
Yubi's articles — page 26
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Yokohama Christmas Market
This is not as great as a Christmas market in Germany, but it is a good place to visit!
What are some interesting facts on Japanese health insurance?
Health insurance is mandatory in Japan, and medium to large companies provide their own insurance. Those unemployed can get the standard health insurance form the town office. There are l…
New Year Activities in Japan
Questions about Japan answered directly from Akihabara, Tokyo!
Postal Museum in Tokyo Sky Tree Town
I just visited Postal Museum Japan in Tokyo Sky Tree Town. If you are interested in postal services, this is a must-see museum that is easy to access. There are exhibits from all stag…
Traffic Accidents by Elderly Drivers
Questions about Japan answered directly from Akihabara, Tokyo!
Arduino in Japan and Akihabara?
Arduino, arguably the most popular micro controller platform, is popular in Japan too. Japan has a wide range of made-in-Japan and made-for-Japan micrcocontroller platforms. They …
What are popular autumn dishes in Japan?
In Japan autumn is called "the season of appetite". I can definitely agree, because the intense heat and humidity makes me lose appetite and weight, and I start playing catch up in October …
Any Japanese cities or attractions that you found boring?
While "boring" is subjective, it might be good to share our views about places that are either overhyped, or just boring even though it is easy to get to them. Nagoya is my choic…
Mount Aso Erupts Again!
Mt. Aso, a famous volcano (and sightseeing spot), erupted again yesterday. Luckily, the eruption occurred at late night, and nobody was in the mountain. But still, ash and rocks went very far and cau…