Is dried bonito popular in other countries, too?
Dried bonito, called katsuo bushi, is a common ingredient in Japanese dishes. This is the first food seasoning that Japanese babies get to taste. Apparently, a Japanese company setup a dri…
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When is this year's ninja festival?
I have heard of a ninja festival in Tokyo but could not find any information about it. Anyone who has an idea? Edit: Here is a link to an article about the Iga Ninja Festa, a well known N…
Are there any onsens (natural hot springs) located close to Akihabara?
If I go to akihabara in the afternoon or an evening, is there any onsen that I can access easily?
Is the Japan pension fund safe?
I heard it lost a huge amount of money last year. How is this going to affect local and expat workers?
Is the Japan pension fund alright?
I heard it list a huge amount of money last year. How is this going to affect local news expat workers?
What are the interesting summer events and activities that you have taken part?
If you can travel to Hokkaido, the coastal and mountain areas have mild weather. Outdoor activities are not that tiring. My. Takao has a nature trail that is somewhat shaded. The yagyu nature t…
How easy is it to travel around Japan with the Seishun 18 Kippu?
I know that this ticket is very cheap. But I don't know whether the train schedules support traveling very far. For example, can o get to Kyushu in one day with this?