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Mama’s Cafe CotLon, Ofuna

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 very...

How to use your Japanese AC remote control

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...

How to take care and clean your tatami room

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...

Concert List Japan December 2016

14 Bangtan Boys (BTS) “Japan Official Fanmeeting vol. 3” Osaka-jo Hall, Osaka 16 Happiness “Live Tour 2016 Girlz N’ Effect” Sendai Sun Plaza Hall, Miyagi 17 Alexandros Niigata LOTS, Niigata 18 EXILE “Exile the Second Live...

Find PMS medication 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,...

Find period pain killers 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...

Our Top 3 Japanese Celeb Moms on Instagram

Who said that being a mom makes you uncool? Well, these celebrity moms will make you think the otherwise, since they’re juggling between their career and family, making things look effortless and fun, but somehow still managed to relatable to other moms. So, here’s...

Karaoke Manners in Japan

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?...

How to explain your symptoms to Japanese Doctors

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 headache...

Most commonly phrases used by Japanese doctors

Your doctor doesn't speak English? Don't worry! Let's try to remember these phrases when you need to visit a Japanese doctor who doesn't speak English at all. No. 　Instruction in english 　In Kanji 　In Romaji 1. Take off your top please 上だけぬいでください Ue dake nuide kudasai...