Every week there are tons of stories about Japan that we at Tofugu don't get to write about. There's just so much to cover and we don't always have the opportunity to do so. Fortunately, there a lots of great Japan … [Read more...]
Or perhaps not. You be the judge. For today's Saturday Timewaster, I take you to the greatest non-watery slide I've ever seen. In a land where there are still teeter-totters, swings, and other supposedly "dangerous" … [Read more...]
Sometimes it can be tough fitting in, especially as an outsider. One of the toughest parts about going to Japan is feeling out of place or not belonging in Japanese society. But fear not! You aren't the only person … [Read more...]
When you're sitting there writing or typing something, you may take for granted the little things... little things like periods, commas, and quotation marks. That's cool - they only hold together everything a sentence … [Read more...]
We usually think of Japan as four five major islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Cat Island) and the smattering of small islands of Okinawa. But in reality, Japan is tons of different islands of all … [Read more...]
I went to a Japanese film festival over the weekend and watched a single film. That film was Nankyoku Ryourinin (Antarctic Chef). Why this film, over all others? Well, for one, I really want to chill in Antarctica for a … [Read more...]