Tag: life in Japan

Eco-friendly eating with a healthy helping of Japanese

From plastic free to zero waste, there are a lot of buzzwords around eco-friendly eating habits. Thankfully, a lot of them are just English loanwords in Japanese, but in this article I explore some other ways to kickstart the conversation too: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/08/10/language/japanese-vocabulary-for-sustainable-eating-restaurants/

September 18, 2023
Fashion, fast and slow: Discussing shopping ethics in Japanese

If you’re trying to be more environmentally friendly, or simply want clothes that last longer than a season, you might be looking at your “slow fashion” options. In this article I explore some ways to start the conversation in Japanese: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/07/21/language/fashion-fast-slow-discussing-shopping-ethics-japanese/

September 14, 2023
What to Pack for Japan: Clothes and Essentials by Season

Japan is famous for its beautiful change of the seasons, and that’s because each one is so wildly different from the next. You can go from humid 30℃+ days in summer to walls of snow in winter and everything in between. So I put together a basic guide on what to pack for each season…

June 28, 2023
Café Nado: Yokohama’s Newest Korean Dessert Spot

There’s a new South Korean dessert bar in Yokohama, and their croffles are amazing! After tracking trends and visiting South Korea, two Korean and Japanese business partners set about opening their own cafe near China Town. Read about their journey (and delicious menu) here: https://metropolisjapan.com/learning-through-doing/

June 18, 2023
Yuki Miyazawa: ‘Even if it’s something small, I should do what I can’

Yuki Miyazawa runs an earth-friendly farmer’s market in Tsukuba, which she was inspired to create by her time in the US and elsewhere overseas. The story of how she met her two market co-founders and their mission is fascinating, and Yuki was so fun to talk to. See my interview with her on the Japan…

June 12, 2023
The Japan Rail Pass: What You Need to Know

When visiting Japan, people always talk about the Japan Rail Pass. But it really depends on your budget and what you intend to do in Japan as to whether it’s really worth it. See my post on the main features of the pass here:https://japanspecialist.com/w/the-japan-rail-pass-what-you-need-to-know

May 5, 2023
10 Most Popular Foods to Eat in Japan & How to Find Them

Sushi and ramen get all the love when it comes to Japanese food, but what other tasty treats are there in this gourmet wonderland? Find out in my post here:https://japanspecialist.com/w/10-most-popular-foods-japan

May 3, 2023
Exploring Ebisu: A Walking Guide to Tokyo’s Beer Hub

I’ll admit, I had never actually been to Ebisu until I did so for this article! I’d always known it was a place for beer, but until recently I hadn’t been much into craft beer… Now I’m just itching to go back! Don’t worry, there’s more to Ebisu than beer – for example the TOP…

April 26, 2023
Fun Things to Do Near Shibuya Station

At one point, Shibuya was one of my favourite places to hang out in Tokyo. There’s so much to eat, see, and do here! Although I’ve started to prefer the slow life, Shibuya is definitely a must-visit for your first time in Tokyo, especially if you can go up the new Scramble Square building. https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-shibuya/article-a0005127/

April 19, 2023
5 Awesome Rides Up Japan’s Mountain Peaks

Japan has some amazing mountains, but if you’re not a regular hiker they can be quite daunting. So I put together a piece about some of the most picturesque mountains with ropeways, cable cars, and ski lifts to get you to the top! https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/11100/

March 31, 2023