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Overweight in Japan: Between discrimination and marshmallow
There is no denying that discrimination is not just about ethnic origin or religious faith. So much so that a…
The best season to visit Japan
The Japanese archipelago extends a long way from north to south, so its climate ranges from continental to…
How to say "bon appetit" in Japanese
Ask any fan of Japanese anime or films how to say "bon appétit" in Japanese and they will immediately respond…
Takkyubin: Sending your Luggage, Japanese Style
A simple question for all those who have traveled to Japan: how often do you see Japanese people dragging…
The Japanese Kit Kat: What a Selection!
No discussion of Japan would be complete without mentioning Kit Kat. Who would have guessed this humble…
Why do Japanese people wear masks
In the wake of 2009 swine flu outbreak, the world has discovered the possible use of sanitary masks in the…
How safe is it to eat Sushi (raw fish) while pregnant
Sushi eating for pregnant women regularly raises debates. They indeed raise questions about the ability to…
The Suica Card: A Travel Essential in Japan
Suica is the name of an electronic prepaid card that allows an easy simple use of public transportation…
Japanese cakes: kawaii and yummy!
All of you who had the opportunity to travel in Japan or live there will agree in the same way: Japanese…
How to cope with allergies in Japan
I myself am subject to food allergies and that's what leads me to develop the topic today. This…
Inside a local train in Japan (video)
When we talk about trains in Japan, some of us tend to think only of the Shinkansen, the high-speed train…
Surviving Winter in Japan
Contrary to very hot and humid summers, winters in Japan are generally rigorous and chilling. Sometimes you…
Tsuyu: the Rainy Season in Japan
Tsuyu is the Japanese word to describe the rainy season in Japan. This period usually begins in mid-June and…
Surviving Summer Heat in Japan
Many travelers who visited Japan in July or August discovered the heat can be difficult to bear at this time…
A380 flight report to Tokyo
Since the A380 was inaugurated by Air France on its daily Paris-Tokyo route in September 2010, I wanted to…
Christmas time in Tokyo
We already discussed about how Christmas is "celebrated" in Japan, as a semi-religious (pagan then Christian)…
Momiji Manju
Manjû are Japanese pastries derived from mochi, other well-known confectioneries of Japanese cuisine.
A…
Mother's day in Japan
Mother’s Day in Japan takes place on May’s second Sunday, as in most countries of the world. While not a…
The underestimated Osaka
Although it's the third largest city in Japan, and certainly not the last in terms of interest, I feel that…
Nutella in Japan
In Japan, Nutella ヌテラ is quite hard to find and sold in tiny pots at a prohibitive cost. It's quite rare to…