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Have you never visited Japan? Years of watching anime, online research, travel guides.. you probably think you are prepared and know what to expect for your first trip but some things might surprise you! In this blog post you can read about 5 common myths about Japan that will surprise you! Expectation Reality Myth 1....

If you're done watching our 6 must-watch Netflix shows to learn about Japan then we have some new recommendations for you! Get your favorite Japanese snacks ready, make sure your Coca-Cola clear is chilled, gather your friends and start watching these feel-good, comedy and drama classics! I feel like especially girls will appreciate these but...

Ah, ramen~ One of Japan's most iconic dishes and Naruto's favourite food! You can't go far without finding a ramen shop, chain or locally owned in Japan either. There's also a ramen museum in Japan! Believe it or not, there's even a Spa Resort in Japan where you can bathe in Ramen!!! We know our...

Anime and manga are not only popular in Japan, most of us grew up watching classics like Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Naruto or Dragon Ball. Many of these classic anime are still popular nowadays and merchandise is sold both in Japan and internationally. However, when you visit Japan you will notice that there are other anime...

Japanese food can be both affordable or crazy expensive. At a Japanese family restaurant you can get a complete meal for a few bucks and if you to a Japanese izakaya bar you will be surprised how little you spend on drinks. On the other hand, we have high class Japanese restaurants and luxury goods...

In Japan, the most important holiday of the year is New Years! Whereas Japanese employees and students don’t really get any vacation during holidays like Christmas, at New Years all companies, schools and shops shut (apart from convenience stores, those N E V E R close) for several days and most people go home to...