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...
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...
Dec 10, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice, Products and Services in Japan
Having a bad day because of your PMS? Considering taking some medication to relieve your pain or reduce other PMS symptoms? There are several PMS medication sold at Japanese drugstores or at online shop, you just need to remember this kanji, 月経前症候群 (げっけいぜんしょうこうぐん,...
Dec 10, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice, Products and Services in Japan
Considering taking medication to treat your painful periods? To relieve your headache or cramps, you can get some pain reliever such as ibuprofen or aspirin in your nearby Japanese drugstores. Most drug stores have large signs with the kanji for medicine, 薬...
Dec 10, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice
Karaoke is a widely popular choice of entertainment in Japan. And not only for leisure, karaoke also has social function in the Japanese society, as many people choose karaoke room to socialize with friends and co-workers. Are you new to this kind of popular culture?...
Dec 5, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice
You are feeling unwell but you can not find any interpreter to accompany you to Japanese doctor? Don’t worry, you can do it by yourself. Speak slowly or just print this article and show it to your doctor. No. Symptom in English Symptom in Japanese 1. I have a...
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