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May 25, 2023 Yuki

Japan’s Simple Best Treat: Egg on Rice

Tamagokaké gohan (egg on rice) has long been popular in Japan. Tamagokaké gohan is simple to prepare. Simply crack a

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Food
May 8, 2023 Yuki

Instant Tonkotsu Ramen to Buy When You Go to 7-Eleven in Japan

In Japan, the birthplace of instant ramen, there are many kinds of instant ramen available. You may be wondering which

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Others
April 4, 2023 Yuki

Does Japan Still Got Pay Phones?

The song “Kyoto” by Phoebe Bridgers contains the following lyrics: You called me from a payphone They still got pay

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Japanese Knife
March 24, 2023 Yuki

Aritsugu vs. Masamoto – About 2 Major Japanese Luxury Knife Brands

Both Aritsugu (有次) and Masamoto (正本) are well-known Japanese manufacturers of high-end kitchen knives. They are popular not only among

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Others
January 30, 2023 Yuki

Naoya Inoue Recognizes Casimero’s Strength

Boxing monster Naoya Inoue had dinner with his friend and two-weight world champion Hiroto Kyoguchi in January 2023. What the

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Food
September 18, 2022 Yuki

Do Japanese Eat Insects? How to Make Locust Tsukudani

In recent years, insect diets have been attracting a lot of attention. Do Japanese people eat insects on a daily

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Trip
September 9, 2022 Yuki

In Japan do I have to wear a mask?

In Japan, it is common to wear masks even in September 2022. There is no law in Japan requiring the

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Japanese Culture
August 15, 2022 Yuki

Japanese Reaction to PewDiePie’s Move to Japan

I would like to share my thoughts as a Japanese about PewDiePie’s family moving to Japan. PewDiePie’s Popularity in Japan

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Japanese Knife
July 20, 2022 Yuki

Simple Japanese All-Purpose Knife – Higonokami

Popular outdoor knives in Japan were mainly products from outside Japan. Popular outdoor knives include Sweden’s Mora Knife and France’s

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Others
June 24, 2022 Yuki

Who will win, Mikuru Asakura or Mayweather?

An exhibition match between retired legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Japanese MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura will take place in

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