Natto
A common food and key source of protein for the Japanese is Natto, or fermented soybeans. This strong smelling food has been eaten in Japan since ancient times; one source puts the first use of natto in the Jōmon period (10,000–300 BC).
The 47 Ronin
The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident took place in Japan at the start of the eighteenth century. The tale has been described by one noted Japanese scholar as the country’s “national legend.” It recounts the most ...
Places to Meet in Tokyo
Each city has a landmark near the Train Station (Eki) where people gather at the top and half of each hour to meet. When I was an English teacher I used to meet my private students at these landmarks. It was funny meeting people for the first time because we ...
Japan: Cannabis Laws
Under Japan’s Cannabis Control Law, possession of even small amounts of marijuana can garner a five-year prison sentence,
Karaoke Jams
Most people know what Karaoke is but many do not know the difference between a Karaoke bar and a Karaoke box. Karaoke bars are scattered across Japan and can be found on just about every single street block. The bars are usually very small, wooden interior saloons with a TV ...
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