Why doesn't the Yen have cents? Is it devalued?
Have you ever noticed and wondered why there are no cents in Japanese currency? Is it because it has devalued to this point? Do...
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The willingness of the Japanese to help - Experiences
In this article, I would like to share some experiences that happened during the months I spent in Japan in 2018, showing the...
Tsundoku - The art of buying books and not reading them
Many have a stack of books at home that they don't read. This is so common that the Japanese have a word for people who often buy...
Ai Kotoba - Ayaka - Translating Songs
In this article, we will translate and break down the song Ai kotoba (あいことば) by the singer Ayaka. This song has become very...
How to buy from Play-Asia - Games and Anime products
Buying from foreign websites often scares some people due to the famous fees charged by customs. Still, there is a huge advantage...
Majime - The care and composure of the Japanese
There is a Japanese word called Majime [真面目] that shows how the Japanese take rules seriously and are careful when doing things,...
11 Seasons and Periods that Occur in Japan
In Japan, work, play, food, culture, and life operate in a seasonal cycle that gives a rhythm over the years. Understanding these...
What is a Chunchunmaru from KonoSuba?
Those who watch KonoSuba must have noticed the name of a katana Chunchunmaru. Have you ever wondered why it has that name? What...
Otaku Vocabulary - Terms / Glossary / Dictionary
Sometimes we see people commenting about animes, genres, terms, and we get lost? This Glossary divided into categories aims to...
Belle Delphine - The girl of Ahegao and bath water
Have you heard about the controversial, viral meme maker Belle Delphine? In this article, we will talk about this famous girl who...
Shinrin Yoku - Japanese tradition of forest bathing
Have you heard of the Japanese tradition called Shinrin Yoku [森林浴]? This tradition is a type of therapy that can be translated as...
Sake - Everything about the Japanese rice beverage
Do you know the Japanese drink made from rice called sake? Few imagine that sake in Japan goes far beyond a rice drink. In this...