Dentists in Japan
There are a very very large number of dentists in Japan. Some people joke that there are more dentists than convenience stores or hair-dressers. Although this is obviously an exaggeration, there are a surprising number of private clinics in most cities in Japan.
The quality of dental care can vary from clinic to clinic and for complicated or invasive surgery, ma...
Hokkaido cuisine and food
In Japan there are many places well know for their food, but the most popular one is probably Hokkaido.
Hokkaido is famous for its fresh fish and dairy products. And in each local area, there are other special farming products and specialty cuisines.
In this fascinating blog by a Japanese language teacher, Sayuri Itaya sensei explains one of the highlights of the Hokka...
Bugs in Japan
Japan is a country with various seasons and between the spring and fall seasons, you have the rainy season and the sweltering hot summer. It is these seasons that bring out the bugs and insects in Japan. From mosquitos to caterpillars and from dragonflies to centipedes, you will find a host of harmless and slightly harmful bugs all over the country.
In this really charming and lova...
Manhole Covers in Japan
There has been a fad in recent years in Japan involving manhole covers. And if you see the various designs that can be found all over the country, it is easy to see why this fad has taken so much traction and how it continues to hold more and more people's interests.
In this blog by Japanese teacher Yuki Kamiyama, you can read about how this new fad is being used by local...
Summer in Japan
Japanese summer season is hot and can be very humid. The humidity is one of the most difficult things to overcome of you have never experienced anything like it.
If you travel in Japan between June and September, prepare for the weather by packing a number of t-shirts so that you can change out of one when you get sweaty and also carry a fan to help with the heat.
In this Japane...
