TripsHow to Dress in Japan Without Standing Out – Summer 2025
A Japanese Explains! How do you dress in Japan without standing out? This guide shows men and women how to blend in with local styles—while still staying cool in the summer heat.
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TripsHow to Find Smoking Areas in Japan — And Why There’s Only One Method That Works
A Japanese Explains! Finding a place to smoke in Japan isn’t easy. There’s only one tool that truly works—and here’s exactly how to use it.
FoodsRestaurants Closed? 7 Places to Eat in Japan Between 2 and 5 PM
A Japanese Explains! Uh-oh—restaurants are closed between lunch and dinner. But don’t panic. Here are 7 spots in Japan where you can eat, chill, and stay sane between 2 and 5 PM.
FoodsJapanese Food: What’s Worth the Price—and What Isn’t
A Japanese Explains! Wondering where to spend—or save—on Japanese food? From upscale sushi to dirt-cheap curry, here's a local’s honest take on what’s worth it and what’s not.
FoodsIs Japanese Food Really That Healthy? – The Truth Behind the “Healthy Japanese Cuisine” Myth
A Japanese Explains! Looking forward to eating delicious, healthy Japanese food on your trip? Hold on. This article breaks down what Japanese food really is—and whether it’s as healthy as you think.
EtiquettesEscalator Etiquette in Japan — And Why It Depends on Where You Are
A Japanese Explains! In Japan, there’s an unspoken rule on escalators: stand on one side, let others pass. But which side? It depends on where you are. Tokyo? Osaka? Fukuoka? This guide tells you exactly what to do—anywhere in Japan.
GapsThe Other Side of “Polite”: When Japan Isn’t So Gentle
A Japanese Explains! Japan is polite—but not always gentle. From quiet rage to masked attacks, here’s the other side of “nice.”
TripsCan You Really Go Out at Night in Japanese Hotels? — Hotel Curfew in Japan
A Japanese Explains! Do Japanese hotels really have a curfew? Some say no — but many travelers feel like there’s one. Here's the truth behind the feeling, and what to do about it.
FoodsWhat a System — The Weirdly Quiet Rules of Fast Food in Japan
A Japanese Explains! Fast food in Japan isn't as "universal" as it seems. From silent lines to suspiciously polite service, here are five quirks that may change how you see your burger.
GapsWhy Are Japanese Toilets Smarter Than Me? — and Now Feel So Complicated?
A Japanese Explains! The truth behind Japan’s high-tech toilets—from bidet myths to squat toilet survival. Everything you need to know… and some things you probably don’t.