Humans from the beginning of time have been struggling with one question in their lives. The question is: "what is our purpose in life, and why are we here?" We are sure you have asked yourself this too at some point and gone into a rabbit hole of existential crisis. While many cultures have their own concept of finding purpose, the Japanese concept ikigai is gaining … [Read more...] about Ikigai: The Japanese Concept Of Finding Purpose In Life
Japanese Okonomiyaki
Japanese Okonomiyaki is a pancake made with a wheat batter. It is a popular pan fried dish which has cabbage, green onion and pickled ginger as the main ingredients. The word Okonomiyaki means, ‘As you like, and grilled’ in Japanese. The cake is made the way you like it, with the ingredients that you have chosen. The chosen ingredients are added to the wheat batter and then … [Read more...] about Japanese Okonomiyaki
Best Things to do in Tokyo in December 2023
Winter in Tokyo is stunning, with crisp cool air and pure blue skies. Sure, you'd want to soak in an onsen every day, but you'd be missing out. Mt Fuji is especially beautiful this time of year, with the plum blossoms in full bloom and the city bejeweled with millions of sparkling lights for the yearly illumination displays, so dress warmly and see Tokyo in all its wintry … [Read more...] about Best Things to do in Tokyo in December 2023
12 Best Things to do in Odaiba Tokyo
If you are visiting Tokyo, then one of the stops that you should consider making is to the man-made island of Odaiba. This remarkable island is perfectly located as it provides spectacular views of the Tokyo skyline. But there are many things that you can do on the island along with places to visit that go beyond its scenic attributes and here are 12 Best Things to do in Odaiba … [Read more...] about 12 Best Things to do in Odaiba Tokyo
7 useful Tips on how to make Friends in Japan
You just have arrived in Japan alone with a purpose. Of course, you are gonna meet a lot of foreigners and make them friends. But still no matter how long your stay in Japan. we imagine you'll want to meet locals to speak Japanese with, have a bite to eat, or do other activities. In this article, I have summarized the all tips of making Japanese friends that I learned from my … [Read more...] about 7 useful Tips on how to make Friends in Japan