Culture How Japanese Elementary Schoolers Spend Their Day: School Rules, Lunch, and After-School Fun
Living in Japan brings many surprises, especially for families who have just moved here or those from overseas. The dail...
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Culture Recommended Hotels and Sightseeing Spots in Shiga Prefecture｜Spectacular Views and Excellent Value at Biwafront Hikone
Travel destinations vary, but one thing I always choose carefully is the hotel.Of course, if you are willing to spend mo...
Culture Japanese School Entrance Ceremony Guide: Outfit, Preparation, and Schedule
The Japanese school entrance season is just around the corner🌸In Japan, entrance ceremonies are held in April, together ...
Culture How We Chose Our Child’s Randoseru: A Parent’s Timeline Before Elementary School
Japan’s school entrance season in April is just around the corner.When you think of spring in Japan, cherry blossoms and...
Culture Japanese New Year Tradition Explained: Otoshidama Money, Gift Etiquette & Travel Ideas
The New Year(Shogatsu・正月) is one of Japan’s most cherished cultural traditions. Otoshidama (お年玉) — the practice of givin...
Agriculture The Sweet Charm of Japanese Dried Persimmons (Hoshigaki): A Traditional Winter Superfood
If you’ve never tried Japanese dried persimmons, also known as Hoshigaki, you’re truly missing out on one of Japan’s mos...
Culture Why We Chose “Mitene GPS” for Our Child Starting Elementary School
In Japan, when children enter elementary school (shōgakkō), daily routines change significantly.Children who were previo...
Agriculture Transform Kitchen Waste into Healthy Soil: Easy Steps for Kin-chan Method
Today, I want to share how to improve garden soil using kitchen waste, a method from Kin-chan Farming.If you’re thinking...
Agriculture How to Build Healthy Garden Soil with the Kin-chan Farming Method (Natural & Organic)
Recently, I’ve been seeing the Kin-chan Farming Method everywhere on social media in Japan.So what exactly is this popul...
Agriculture Starting Your Garden Plot? A Complete To-Do List and Planning Guide for Beginners
omamaAlright, let's grow some vegetables!" But where do you even start? It's confusing, right?When I first started, I ju...