Marathon in Japan is Achievable, and isn’t always 26.2 miles
If you’ve checked out my About page, you know that I’ve done a fair amount of running. Even if I’m not the fastest, racing has always been fun for me. …
How to Easily Pay Bills in Japan: Gas, Electric, Water, Cell
Ah, the monthly utility bills, time to send in a check or sign in to an online payment…. not necessarily in Japan! How you pay bills in Japan is a …
Sumimasen – 7 Ways of Your New Favorite Simple Japanese Word
I’m going save you the trouble and teach you the most useful word in Japanese, すみません (sumimasen). I very distinctively remember this. When I first came to Japan in January …
6 Unique Ways How to Enjoy New Years Eve in Japan: A Guide
New Years Eve in Japan is a bit different than what you may be used to elsewhere in the world. A more subdued holiday, most people head to their family …
6 Quality Pieces of Advice Before Clothes Shopping In Japan
A piece of insight into the person behind the screen – I don’t consider myself “a shopper”. Seriously, like, at all. So while I love clothes shopping in Japan, I tend …
How to Avoid Crowded Trains in Japan: Commute in Japan Tips
How long your commute in Japan is can vary greatly depending on if you are in a big city or countryside. Let’s also be realistic, everyone likes to avoid crowded …
7 Ways How to Ask for the Bill in Japanese with Success
I remember the first time I went to a restaurant in Japan back in 2006. I was super nervous. I knew some numbers and how to say hello but not …
Did you know about the exclusive Sailor Moon Fan Club?!?
If you haven’t figured out by reading some of my other posts, like my one on AnimeJapan or the Sailor Moon Exhibit that was in Roppongi, or the Sailor Moon …
Using Gas Stations in Japan: What to expect
While Japan has some of the best public transportation in the world (trains and buses are my go to form of transportation), some rural areas are easier to get around …
Tokyo Marathon:What to Expect when you Luckily Get In
Tokyo Marathon was my second marathon in Japan. Marathon in every sense of the word. All the big–name races in Japan (at least every one I’ve done or heard about) …