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All in Learn About Japan
The joys and difficulties of Japanese pet adoption.
Information for travelers with food allergies visiting Japan.
Learn about fugu, the deadly Japanese blowfish.
The Tonami Tulip Fair is an event with more than 3 million pretty flowers!
There’s a new shop in Kobe that only sells Croissants!
Japanese movie theaters are just a little bit different.
The best train station in Osaka is adorned with pictures of animal butts.
The way Rice Krispies are made in Japan is awesome, and there’s videos to prove it.
How to get the best rates when exchanging currency and using ATMs in Japan.
We tried rare charcoal-roasted Sumiyaki coffee from Japanese Coffee Co. Spoiler alert: it’s good!
The different types of Japanese paper money and why you should have a bunch in your wallet.
Kicking off our guide to Japanese money with an explanation of the various coins and their uses.
We tried three kinds of Famichiki, the famous Family Mart fried chicken!
Bottled milk tea is a refreshing mid-day treat. We tried two of the best kinds in an epic showdown.
This week is Golden Week, the biggest week of holidays in Japan. Eriko will explain everything!
Meet the 1,200 tame deer of Nara’s famous deer park.
Learn all about sakura, Japanese cherry blossoms that bloom in the spring.
