Like this post? Help us by sharing it! “Kawaii” is one word that every visitor to Japan is sure to pick up on. Loosely translated it means something like “cute,” but in reality kawaii is more than just cuteness. Kawaii has gone from being an obscure subculture to a permanent part of Japanese mainstream culture, […]
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Robot Restaurant: Where You Don’t Go for the Food
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! You don’t have to read katakana (ロボットレストラン) to know you’ve found the Robot Restaurant. Although it’s nestled in the bright lights of Shinjuku’s frenzied Kabukichō entertainment district, it doesn’t exactly blend in, and actually makes the surrounding area seem pretty calm by comparison. There are four shows […]
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Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Typical Japanese-style accommodation, known as ‘ryokan’, are lavish and indulgent. The rooms are often a spacious spread of tatami mats, the meals are grand (and very filling!), and the bathing facilities allow space to relax in the natural hot spring water without worrying about touching skin with […]
5 reasons Japan is the most convenient country
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In Japan, possibly the most orderly country in the world, convenience is king. Here’s why… 1) Everything runs on time Unlike certain other countries (mentioning no names… *cough*… England) you can actually rely on train and bus timetables in Japan. It’s possible to plan quite a full-on […]
2013 to 2014: Three Things that have changed since I was last in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Amy, from Inside Japan’s US office has been travelling back in Japan, visiting colleagues and seeing new places. Japan is one of those countries where traditions are strong and don’t change at all for years and years, but at the same time, things change so quickly. Amy […]
Japanese mascot mania
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! People often link Japan with the cute and kitsch. Japan is also known for its manga and anime and a love of characters. Mascots are a big deal in Japan. You will see oversized mascots everywhere representing official government bodies, corporations and even whole cities and prefectures. […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! People often link Japan with the cute and kitsch. Japan is also known for its manga and anime and a love of characters. Mascots are a big deal in Japan. You will see oversized mascots everywhere representing official government bodies, corporations and even whole cities and prefectures. […]