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What is Super Nintendo World?

May 27, 2023/in Best of Japan /by Shawn Weldon

Super Nintendo World Japan is a new themed area at Universal Studios in Osaka. It’s a life-size replica of Nintendo’s most popular characters and games. Read more

Kiyosumi Garden in Tokyo

May 19, 2023/in Best of Japan /by Shawn Weldon

Kiyosumi Garden is a walking garden that consists of fountains, artificial hills, and dry landscapes. Read more

Drinking Age in Japan

February 24, 2023/in Practical Tips /by Shawn Weldon

The legal drinking age in Japan has been a hot topic since the law of being an adult changed from 20 to 18 in April 2022. Even though the law changed, there are still many things that can’t be done until you’re 20 years old.
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Wise Debit Card for Travel

February 16, 2023/in Practical Tips /by Shawn Weldon

The Wise Debit Card is linked to a multi-currency account that allows you to convert to over 40 currencies at the current exchange rate.
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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

February 12, 2023/in Best of Japan /by Shawn Weldon

Set in Gion, Kyoto’s geisha quarters, The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House, depicts the daily life of geisha and maiko. This heartfelt drama by Hirokazu Koreeda is the best, most realistic depiction of the secret world of geisha I’ve ever seen. Read more

Pontocho Alley in Kyoto

January 22, 2023/in Best of Japan /by Shawn Weldon

Pontocho Alley is a narrow stone-paved alley in Kyoto that runs north to south from Sanjo Street to Shijo Street between the Kamo River and Kiyamachi Street. Read more

Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse

January 7, 2023/in Practical Tips /by Shawn Weldon

The Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse is located in Nagoya, Japan. It’s an attraction built in Ghibli’s newest theme park. However, there are no roller coasters or any other kinds of rides in this park. Instead, it’s a park filled with life-size representations of the animated movies from the world of Studio Ghibli. Read more