Recent Prepaid Card Scam via ‘LINE’ Identity Theft and Funny Responses

A recent spate of identity thefts of LINE users has been reported in Japan. Even celebrities have not been spared, as Riisa Naka found out […]

A pictorial guide on sending parcels via JP Post (Yu-Pack)

To send parcels within Japan, you can use the Yu-Pack (ゆうパック) service provided by JP Post. It is convenient, fast and very reliable.  You can also […]

5 Cool Drinks to Try in Japan

Japan is well-known for its unique cuisine and beverages are not an exception. Here are some interesting drinks to try out while you are in Japan. […]

10 Unique (or Weird) Part-time Jobs Found in Japan

In Japan, the German term arbeit (アルバイト – arubaito, or baito in short) is used to refer to part-time jobs. While there are a variety of […]

Avoiding Crowds on Your Holiday Trip To Japan

While parts of the year like the cherry blossoms season and snowy winter are popular with most tourists (domestic and international), some people simply want to […]

Famous Places in Japan Beautifully Recreated in Minecraft

The following are minecraft projects, found on the internet, based on real Japanese locations. For the uninitiated:  URLs for the projects can be found in […]

[Snippet] McDonald’s Japan Needs Help With New Tonkatsu McBurger

Apparently, McDonald’s Japan is seeking for developers of a new sauce for the Tonkatsu McBurger. Winners stand a chance to appear on a television commercial:

5 Things You May Not Know About ATMs in Japan

Be it for travels or day-to-day living, ATM machines are often a very important part of our lives. In Japan, Japan Post Bank and Seven […]