Summer vacation has begun for most schools in Japan! It’s a very fun and exciting time for children, but simultaneously it is quite a busy time with studying and…

Some people may consider parking is the worst bit of driving.  Home parking may be fine as that’s where you have to park your car every time you take your…

  Today we would like to showcase MYPIC, a custom illustration arrangement service geared especially toward manga lovers. MYPIC artists turn any photo into an illustration. Once you access the…

The other day I read an interesting article about a unique rental business. According to the article, you can rent an “ossan” at the hourly rate of ¥1,000 (about US$10). Well,…

  Surprisingly or not, house-sharing is a new style of living in Japan. It has suddenly become such a popular style and also a social trend which has been largely…

Today’s news is about the incorporated NPO, “Hitokoto Net”, a supporting group for small and medium-sized enterprises, which has now set up a new business only for the NEET and…

The pains of being Japanese business men can be long overtime hours and no flexible holiday planning.  But I guess putting on tie and suits in summer must be on…

When you look for apartment for rent, there is something you have to compromise as well as critical points that you cannot give in. Apparently, Japanese apartment conditions do not…

  Do you know the story of Momotaro, a well-known Japanese folk tale? It is a popular story that Momotarō is given millet dumplings by his foster mother and goes…

  We love noodles; soba, ramen, yakisoba, udon, etc. These Japanese cuisines are well received also outside Japan. Today’s feature is “Marugame Seimen” which has been making a rapid growth…

  Zettai Ryoiki or absolute territory is the area of bare skin exposed on female thighs between the skirt or shorts and socks, and this term seems to be one…