FoodsWhat Time Do Restaurants Close in Japan? And What You Can Do About It
A Japanese Explains! What time do restaurants in Japan really close—and why is it often so early? Get the facts, local insight, and tips to avoid going to bed hungry.
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SouvenirsFuroshiki: The Japanese Wrapping Cloth That Turns into Anything
A Japanese Explains! What is Furoshiki? An Easy-to-Understand Guide to This Wonderful Cloth.
SouvenirsThe Secret of Tenugui – Why a Simple Cloth Has Survived 1,000 Years
A Japanese Explains! Have you ever heard of tenugui? Here is an easy-to-understand explanation of this wonderful cloth.
EtiquettesWhere You Need to Take Off Your Shoes in Japan — And Where You Don’t
A Japanese Explains! No more confusion—where to take off your shoes in Japan, where not to, and why the custom still matters. Plus: common mistakes (and how to laugh them off).
EtiquettesSlurping in Japan: Is It Rude or Polite? A Local Explains
A Japanese Explains! Must you slurp your noodles in Japan? Is it a form of respect? With so many myths out there, here’s the real story—and what travelers need to know.