Theme parks in Japan Japan is a country of many amusement parks. There are large American theme parks like Tokyo Disney Land and Universal Studios Japan. And there are parks based on different countries' culture and scenery for example Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki and Park of Spain in Mie prefecture. The majority of visitors to the parks are domestic tourists, but in recent years an increasing num...
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Theme parks in Japan Japan is a country of many amusement parks. There are large American theme parks like Tokyo Disney Land and Universal Studios Japan. And there are parks based on different countries' culture and scenery for example Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki and Park of Spain in Mie prefecture. The majority of visitors to the parks are domestic tourists, but in recent years an increasing num...
Driving in Japan Japan is of course a major car producing nation. Despite that, in the big cities, the quality of the public transportation system means that many residents do not own a car or have driving licenses. But in the more rural areas, cars are a necessity and obtaining a driving license is usually seen as a rite of passage for the young people living there. There are also many so-calle...
Japanese pickles Japanese pickles are an essential part of Japanese washoku cuisine. Usually they are served with traditional Japanese dishes along with Miso soup and rice. There are many ways to make Japanese pickles:- pickled in rice bran (nukazuke) , pickled sake lees or leftovers, pickled in miso, pickled in vinegar or in soy sauce. They each have special methods for preparation and a large v...
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Washlet toilets in Japan The Washlet is a registered trademark of the Japanese company Toto. Since the launch of this product, a douche-equipped toilet, in 1982, the company has made design updates and technological improvements to their original series almost annually. These have grabbed worldwide headlines with their innovation. Many Hollywood stars and celebrities have also raved about their ...
Convenience in Japan Japan is a country that values convenience very highly. There are many businesses that have become very successful by making services more and more convenient for their customers. Vending machines, for instance are ubiquitous ! Convenience stores are on every street corner in the major cities. And drive-through stores are not rare. In this blog by Igarashi sensei, a Japanese...