Some clothes have to be washed in warm water to retain its quality. Know which button to press when you want to wash your clothes with this Japanese Washing Machine Guide.

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You may be surprised to hear Japan has its holiday for both Labor Day and Thanksgiving. In fact, they are actually celebrated on the same day, on November 23. Known as Labor Thanksgiving Day or 勤労感謝の日 (Kinrou Kansha no hi), it is used to commemorate people’s hard work and was established by the Japanese government […]

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and one of the best parts of the holiday is gathering around the table with friends and family to enjoy a delicious feast. If you’re looking to celebrate Thanksgiving in Tokyo, what better way than with a proper Thanksgiving dinner? Finding a spot to dine out for this special […]

Japan celebrates its own Labor Thanksgiving Day earlier than American Thanksgiving, but if you’re craving an American-style feast, the biggest challenge often comes before the cooking even begins: finding a turkey. This hefty North American bird, roughly three times the size of a typical chicken, isn’t exactly a supermarket regular in Japan, which can make […]

The words rizz, no cap, and slay might be taking over Gen Z lingo in English, but did you know that Japanese Gen Z has its own unique set of slang and phrases? Language is fluid, constantly evolving with each generation, and Japan is no exception. Gen Z has developed a variety of expressions that […]

These are the most uniquely themed bars that you should add to your Tokyo itinerary when you visit the city.

The next JLPT will be held on December 2022. Ready to apply? Here’s a guide on how to reguster for the JLPT online.