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Going to a hospital or clinic in Japan

When coming to a hospital or clinic for the first time, you go to receptionist and tell them, Hajimete desu ga はじめてですが (I am a new patient) The receptionist will understand your words and she/he will give you a form to be filled. If you find it difficult to read and...

Fantôme: Hikki’s Tribute to Her Mother

After taking 6 years hiatus, Hikaru Utada (or sometimes referred to as Hikki) is taking the Japanese music industry by storm. Her 6th album, Fantôme, which was released on September 28 this year, has already sold more than 500k copies, and stayed at no. 1 on Oricon ...

The Rebirth of Masanobu Ando

The year of 2016 is like a comeback year for Japanese actor Masanobu Ando. The 41 years old actor made a “sudden comeback” and starred in 5 different movies this year: Gonin Saga, Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation, Sadako vs Kayako, Kashin and Yamikin Ushijima...

ORICON’s “Top 10 Karaoke Songs for Bonenkai” Ranking

December is no doubt the busiest month of the year for many Japanese. It’s Christmas, oosouji (big cleaning or decluttering) season and of course there are some bonenkai schedules to attend. Bonenkai (literally means “forget-the-year party”) is a Japanese drinking...

My Neighbor’s Face: Hello from A Thai Lady Living in Tsuzuki Ward

I'm Thai . I live in Japan because my husband is Japanese. I moved faraway from my family and friends who I love in order to stay with one who I love too^^. I live in Tsuzuki Ward for 9 years. I'm really thankful for everyone who I met and everything which makes me...

Learn Japanese For Free

What Will You Get from Learn Japanese For Free Interactive audio lessons The easiest way to get started and learn the most useful building blocks of Japanese. Perfect for learning Japanese in the car. Language and culture lessons Discover the finer points of Japanese...

Hakone Moss Garden-Museum of Art

This museum is a must see for Japanese and green landscape lovers. The museum features a beautiful moss garden and also Japanese landscape garden. Lose yourself in the moss garden that beautifully reflects the seasons with amazing momiji leaves in autumn and soothing...

Masala Chai

Ingredients 4 cup of water 2 star anise 1/2 tablespoon of cardamon powder 12 cloves 1 slice of ginger 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder 1 cinnamon stick 4 cups of milk 8 tea bags 1/2 cup of sugar How to cook Put all ingredients and tea bags into the pan and bring to a...

Langit di Musim Panas

Musim Panas di Jepang identik dengan berbagai macam festival yang diselengarakan, salah satu festival yang dinantikan yaitu festival kembang Api. Langit musim panas di Jepang akan berubah menyala terang dan terlihat lebih romantis. Kerlap kerlip cahaya kembang...

CONCERT INFO: AUGUST 2016 WEEK 1 to 2