Trips

How to Cook Japanese Home Meals in Your Airbnb – A Traveler’s Guide

A Japanese Explains! How to cook authentic home-style meals in Japan—even in a small Airbnb kitchen with limited tools. Includes smart shopping tips and ways to make the most of local supermarkets without wasting food.

How Tourists Can Survive Their First Pachinko Game in Japan

A Japanese Explains! Most pachinko how-to guides leave out the stuff that really matters. This article covers what tourists actually need to know—so you can enjoy the game without getting ripped off or overwhelmed.

Can You Do Karaoke Alone in Japan? Discover “Hitokara” and Why It’s Not Weird

A Japanese Explains! Want to try karaoke alone in Japan? This guide shows you how to do “hitokara” without a membership—where to go, what to expect, and why it’s not weird at all.

What to Do Alone in Japan at Night – 5 Surprisingly Fun Ideas

A Japanese Explains! Spending a night alone in Japan? Here are 5 surprisingly fun ways to enjoy it—karaoke, bars, pachinko, and more. Safe, easy, and better than calling it a night too early.

Underrated Things to Do in Tokyo: Discover Boat Race Heiwajima’s Secret Playground

A Japanese Explains! This complete guide shows you how to fully enjoy BOAT RACE Heiwajima—Tokyo’s underrated entertainment spot with racing, local food, and other fun attractions for adults.

Before You Visit a Boat Race in Japan: What You Should Know First

A Japanese Explains! Curious about boat racing in Japan—also known as kyotei? This guide gives first-time visitors everything they need to watch a race, place a bet, and enjoy the experience like a local.

How 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.

How 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.

Restaurants 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.

Can 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.