Cold Comforts: From OTC Japanese Drugs to Home Remedies for Flu Season blog.gaijinpot.com

We are now into February, widely regarded by many as the coldest time of year in Japan. Indeed, I’ve found myself turning the heat up on the air conditioning a bit more in the last couple of weeks. My recent trip up to Tokyo was a bit of a shock to the system. I don’t remember the place ever being so cold!