We've talked about Japanese fast food on Tofugu in the past, giving you a nice little overview of what's out there. But, that's the basic stuff, the things that are on the menu everyday. Why would a millionaire such as … [Read more...]
You've been studying Japanese your hardest for a while now, and it's finally your time to go to Japan. You get there and you're able to convey your points to people, but you don't understand anything they're saying! It's … [Read more...]
We've written about Japanese tea as well as Japan's infamous tea ceremonies before, and it's plain to see that tea is a very important part of Japanese culture. But who made this happen? Who were the tea wizards that … [Read more...]
People like to ooh and aah about the differences between Japanese culture and their own. A few things in particular—language, food, history—are usually the first things catch peoples attention. The biggest differences … [Read more...]
If you look up the food "konnyaku" in a common Japanese to English dictionary or translator, chances are you'll get something along the lines of "jelly made from the starch of devil's tongue". Well what the heck is that? … [Read more...]
Imagine a land that is similar to Facebook, but with more yellow pigment added to the blue, turning everything a vivid green. Then, imagine this land as an exclusive club available only to those with smartphones. These … [Read more...]