How To Move To Japan and Teach English

If you want to move to Japan and teach English there, then you have come to the right place! Choosing to teach English abroad is one of the best ways to travel around while making a living for yourself. It helps if you have a deep understanding of English grammar. Another bonus is having experience … Continue reading How To Move To Japan and Teach English

Hedgehog Cafe Harry in Harajuku, Japan

The other day, I was on my merry way, strolling through Harajuku, when I saw it again. A sign claiming to be The World's First Hedgehog Cafe. Well, having been in Japan for over four years now and never once been inside, I decided to give it a go! Buying Your Magical Hedgehog Ticket As … Continue reading Hedgehog Cafe Harry in Harajuku, Japan

Why Are The Japanese Obsessed With Anime?

A question a friend recently asked was "Why are the Japanese obsessed with anime?" but I am not that involved in the whole anime thing. So, I went forth and asked some Japanese people what they thought on the subject. What's Anime? 'Anime' is short for 'animation' in Japanese and basically refers to all cartoons … Continue reading Why Are The Japanese Obsessed With Anime?

Basic Japanese for Travellers

Welcome to Japan!So, you're in Japan and you're ready to go have an amazing time. Here is some basic Japanese for travellers like you to help you on your way! Greetings Hello - konnichiwa こんにちは Heya - ya-ho やっほう Good morning (polite) - ohayo go-zigh-mas おはようございます Good morning (casual) - ohayo おはよう Good evening - … Continue reading Basic Japanese for Travellers

How to Halloween in Japan

Halloween Beginnings While the western world has been celebrating Halloween for many years now, Halloween in Japan is only a recent thing. In fact, Halloween only entered Japan in 1997 when it was brought over by Tokyo Disneyland. The Disney theme parks globally celebrate Halloween, so they decided to introduce it in Japan too. Universal … Continue reading How to Halloween in Japan

Does The Japanese Tooth Fairy Exist? What The Japanese Do When They Lose Their Baby Teeth

All hail the Japanese Tooth Fairy! It is fairly common knowledge in the UK that when you lose your teeth as a child, the Tooth Fairy comes along and replaces it with money. I was very happy with my 50p coins in the morning! I even remember once getting a shiny £2 coin, which made … Continue reading Does The Japanese Tooth Fairy Exist? What The Japanese Do When They Lose Their Baby Teeth

Why Do the Japanese Wear Masks?

I know that a lot of people see people in masks and think contamination (or perhaps construction workers). In Japan, however, it is quite normal to roam the streets wearing a mask. But why? There are a few reasons, but the original reason is to prevent infecting other people with your cold. In Japan, it … Continue reading Why Do the Japanese Wear Masks?

Why Japanese Deodorant Doesn’t Work on Smelly Europeans

Jade's Guide To Being A Smelly White Girl Why doesn't Japanese deodorant work? Basically Asians have different genes compared to those of Caucasians. This goes for the majority of people, but I have known whiffy Asians and non-whiffy Caucasians too. Warning: This Post Involves A Bit Of Science We have two main types of sweat … Continue reading Why Japanese Deodorant Doesn’t Work on Smelly Europeans