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How to stay warm in Japan with 100 yen shop’s items

Dec 11, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice

We bet you are already familiar with Japanese 100 yen shops. Japanese 100 yen shops like daiso, seria, can do are like miracles: they help foreigners survive the winter without breaking the bank. Back then, warm items for winter were quite expensive. But now...

Coming Over : EXO Latest Japanese Album

Dec 10, 2016 | Global Culture

EXO, one of the most popular korean boybands, has just released their second Japanese album titled Coming Over. The album will consist of three new songs including Coming Over. It has nine different cover photos of each group member. You can order their CDs at...

Mama’s Cafe CotLon, Ofuna

Dec 10, 2016 | Products and Services in Japan

Planning to have a playdate with other mamas? If you live in or near Yokohama area, you can visit Mama’s Cafe CotLon in Ofuna. The cafe is situated within six-minutes walking distance from the Ofuna Station. Even though this cafe is relatively small but it is...

How to use your Japanese AC remote control

Dec 10, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice

Having trouble reading your Japanese AC remote control? You just need to remember some basic kanji in order to operate your remote control. Instructions How To Use Your AC Remote in Japan 冷房 (reibou) means air conditioning 暖房 (danbou) means heating 温度　(ondo) means...

How to take care and clean your tatami room

Dec 10, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice, Products and Services in Japan

A tatami (畳) is a type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms. You may have at least one tatami room (washitsu) in your apartment or house. When you move to your apartment or house, your housing agency or the house owner may not tell...