Products and Services in Japan | How To Live in Japan

How to order at udon chain restaurant in Japan

Dec 27, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice, Products and Services in Japan

Some udon chain restaurants in the suburbs area and even in some theme park like Yomiuri Land don’t provide any English or romaji menu for foreign customers who can’t read kanji. If you are new to Japan and want to experience eating udon at the chain...

Finding a non alcoholic soy sauce in Japan

Dec 22, 2016 | Products and Services in Japan

Japanese foods are very healthy and look very tempting. One of the most essential sauces for Japanese cuisine is soy sauce. Generally soy sauce is made from a mixture of soy beans, wheat, salt and yeast. However, alcohol may be added as preservative afterwards. If...

Lawson’s Personal Christmas Cake

Dec 19, 2016 | Products and Services in Japan

Are you celebrating Christmas all by yourself this year? You might want to try this personal Christmas cake from Lawson. This Christmas, Lawson Japan has started selling “Akai Christmas Cake” (Red Christmas Cake) and “Shiroi Christmas Cake”. The cake is made by...

Japanese Vegetable Series : Broccoli and Alfa

Dec 15, 2016 | Products and Services in Japan, Recipes

Have you ever seen these cute sprouts in Japanese supermarket? Popular with the name of ブロッコリーアルファ, burokkori arufa, or broccoli and alfa (in English), these sprouts are really tasty and cheap. They are also perfect for lazy day meals and they will make you healthier!...

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 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...