Japanese companies have a year end vacation from around December 29th to around January 5th. The exact dates vary according to the positioning of weekends etc.

There are fewer trains during the peak…

posted by  Tanuki | 8 years, 4 months ago | 0 comments

This recent article shows that child poverty continues to be a major problem in Japan. Why do you think is the government not taking this problem seriously?

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 1 comment

Shogi is a chess-like game with much higher complexity. The annual Shogi tournament is now on the way, and there is some interesting news to begin with.

I am interested in learning this game, but do…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 1 comment

Merry Christmas to everyone! In Japan, it is mostly an event for kids to get presents from Santa and for the younger generation to go out together. For those who work in Tokyo, it is a chance to meet…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 1 comment

For those of you who love Manga/Anime and Cakes, Anisugar Xmas Festa might be a good event to go.

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 0 comments

I have an impression that stubborness is the main treat of Japanese character...

posted by  Shirobutasan | 8 years, 4 months ago | 3 comments

The Abe administration has been repeatedly stressing that Japan cannot fulfill energy requirements without using nuclear energy. They have been at loggerheads with prefectural governments on restarti…

posted by  Tanuki | 8 years, 4 months ago | 2 comments

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.

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 1 comment

This is not as great as a Christmas market in Germany, but it is a good place to visit!

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 4 comments

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 lots of que…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 1 comment