Living in Japan
Yuzu Baths for Warding Off Colds (and Evil Spirits!)
Yuzu is a popular winter citrus fruit for more than its taste. Learn about the origin and benefits of relaxing yuzu baths!
January 4, 2022
Yuzu is a popular winter citrus fruit for more than its taste. Learn about the origin and benefits of relaxing yuzu baths!
Osechi ryori is Japan’s traditional New Year’s cuisine. How did this tradition begin, and what do all the different foods symbolize?
Learn what led to the development of the Japanese rice cooker and how it found a home in just about every Japanese household.
Hikidashi-ya are self-proclaimed hikikomori โrehabilitation facilitiesโ that claim to be able to treat social withdrawal in children and adults as well as provide mental support and help finding a job. While this sounds like an answered prayer to many parents of hikikomori, the reality is frighteningly different.
Should you cram for the JLPT exam? A guide on when to cram, when not to cram, and how to do it effectively.
Pocky is one of Japan’s most famous and beloved snacks. It even has a national holiday. Here’s how 11/11 became Pocky Day.
On my first practice test, I would’ve automatically failed, simply because I couldn’t finish the test. It was what I did next that made all the difference.
The JLPT listening section can be challenging, especially for those living outside of Japan. Here’s what you should know to ace the test.
The JLPT reading section is likely the most difficult part of the entire test. Why? While all other questions are relatively straightforward, reading comprehension questions tend to be abstract.
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