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Learn the history of Osaka
1400 Years of Tradition Since ancient times, Osaka has been a gathering place. Located at the confluence of a vast web of bu...
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Osaka's unique manner of speech
While the form of Japanese spoken in Tokyo is a "standard" dialect that can be found in use throughout the country, many regi...
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Just like the real thing! Japanese cultural "fake food"?
Have you seen the "fake food" that has been created in Japan? It is a dish made of plastic, often seen in Japan's food and b...
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The best in the world - next-generation vending machines from Japan
Many foreign visitors to Japan have probably wondered about the amount of vending machines on the streets. Whether it be t...
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Manners for tatami mats: don't enter a tatami-mat room with your shoes on.
Tatam-mat is the one of the Japanese tradition which is normally seen when people visit izakaya and Japanese restaurants. ...
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Leaving tips in Japan makes you look suspicious. Pay attention to the cultural differences!
Outside Japan a sum of money left by a customer as a sign of gratitude for received service, is called a tip. However, h...
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Why do Japanese people wear surgical masks? Japanese culture is the key!
For non-japanese people it's pretty unusual to see all those surgical masks in Japan. Lets try to understand exactly why s...
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Take home the small tissues that are handed out to you on the streets in Japan.
In Japan you can see small tissues being distributed in front of train stations or on the streets on a daily basis. These are...
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It's totally business class! It's commonplace to serve "oshibori" at restaurants in Japan
When entering Izakayas or restaurants in Japan hand towels are always given to customers when they are shown to their sea...
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Even celebrities love it! You should try a Japanese washlet once!
Toilets with washlets are common in Japan, but almost entirely unknown in many other countries. In Japan it is normal to hav...
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What's the difference of Japanese Sake and Shochu?
Many travelers think Japanese Sake and Shochu are the same exact thing however that is a big mistake. They are as different a...