Trips

A Japanese Explains! Learn how to watch kyudo in Japan, where to find tournaments, essential etiquette, and the best places in Tokyo to try authentic Japanese archery yourself.

A Japanese Explains! Can you watch real kendo matches in Japan? Yes — and often for free. Learn where to go, what to expect, and how to enjoy this uniquely intense martial art as a traveler.

A Japanese Explains! How to use stick-on heat pads (kairo) in Japan, where to buy them, and why they’re essential for staying warm during winter sightseeing.

After more than ten hours in the air — or a full day of sightseeing since early morning — you finally return to your hot...

A Japanese Explains! Why some foreign headlines claim Japan is becoming xenophobic — and what’s really happening beneath the surface. From economic frustration to social fatigue, this article looks at Japan’s current mood with honesty and nuance.

A Japanese Explains! What to do if you get sick in Japan — how to find a hospital, buy medicine at a drugstore, and communicate even if you don’t speak Japanese. Practical tips that might save your trip.

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.