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List of Must-Buy Souvenirs from Japan! Are you planning to come to Japan, or are you about to leave Japan? Whenever you travel, you may want to buy souvenirs to take back home to remember your precious experiences. You may also want to share your experiences with your family and friends. Then, why don’t you get some souvenirs in Japan before having a flight back home? There are many kinds of souvenirs (or “omiyage” in Japanese) that you can feel “Japan” everytime you see/use them. The followings are top recommended souvenirs! If you are visiting Tokyo, here are more detailed ...

Make Sure to Take Omiyage When You Go to Japan! Japan has a unique gift-giving culture, omiyage (お土産), which means souvenirs or gifts that you give to your family, friends, or coworkers when you come back from your trip. If you come to Japan for working, homestay, or going to school, it is a good idea to pack some omiyage in your suitcase. Giving omiyage to people you meet during your stay in Japan shows your caring to those people and brings a moment of joy talking about your home country and culture. But, you may find it difficult to ...

11 Delicious Japanese Fast Food Chain Restaurants! Japan has plenty of fast food restaurant chains for various types of food. If you want to save money on your food but still want to have something Japanese, Japanese fast food chains are the best option. There are globally famous fast food chains like McDonald’s or Subways, but it would be a good idea to try ones that you can find only in Japan. 1. Yoshinoya Yoshinoya is one of the largest gyudon (beef rice bowl) restaurants in Japan. You will find Yoshinoya anywhere in Japan especially near train stations with a ...

Surprise! Japanese people LOVE bread! Most people living outside of Japan associate Japan with “a country of rice.” Many of you know Japanese people consume a lot of rice, like in every meal or every day. However, if you once come to Japan, that image will be broken down. In fact, Japanese people adore bread, or pan in Japanese. You will find bakeries around the corner, such as train stations, department stores, residential areas, etc. and you will be surprised at the unique varieties and appearances of bread. Today we will introduce top 10 Japanese bread types you should try ...

The common type of Japanese Meal: Teishoku(定食) When you think of what Japanese people eat every day, you may imagine they eat sushi, ramen, tempura, katsudon, or other dishes that come in one bowl or plate. However, in fact, Japanese people eat “teishoku”- a set meal that comes with the main dish, rice, miso soup, and side dishes - more often than one-bowl/one-plate dish. This page introduces the definition of teishoku, common types of teishoku, and where you can have teishoku in Japan. Let’s see a distinctive aspect of Japanese food culture. What is teishoku (定食)? Teishoku means “set meal,” ...

Let's learn how to give omiyage Japan has a unique culture of gift giving; it’s “Omiyage culture.” What is “Omiyage”? Japan’s Souvenir Giving Culture If you give omiyage to your co-workers, host family, boss, or your friends, you want to be polite and proper, right? For whom should I buy Omiyage? What should I pick for Omiyage? How should I present Omiyage? If you have these questions, you are in the right place now. Taking part in omiyage culture starts before actually presenting omiyage: it starts from making a list of people for whom you will buy omiyage. This is ...

Confusing Terms "Nigiri" and "Maki" If you are new to sushi, ordering sushi at a Japanese restaurant would be confusing. There are different types of sushi on the menu, but you are not sure what each term means. So you don't know what to order. Guide of 8 Different Types of Sushi: from Nigiri to Sasazushi The typical questions people have is, "what is the difference between nigiri and maki?" This page will answer your question, making it as easy and simple as possible for you to understand what each term indicates and differences of those two. Are Nigiri and ...

Amazing Japanese sauces and seasonings to spice up your dining Japanese sauces and seasonings are diverse. Sometimes spicy, sometimes sweet, sometimes savory, sometimes interesting but delicious... Some Japanese dishes cannot be imagined without sauces. Also, even if the food itself may be already delicious, Japanese sauces and seasonings add extra flavor to your delicacy, making it even tastier and look gorgeous. For many of you, Japanese condiments are probably a mystery. But just pick one whichever attracts you and see how it tastes! You will have a Japanese dining experience even you are away from Japan. 1.Tonkatsu sauce First of ...

Let’s see if your stereotypes of Japanese are true Stereotypes for any race, ethnic groups, country, culture do exist, but particularly Japanese people are one of the most stereotyped groups of people. Some people think that Japan has the weirdest culture on earth, others think that all Japanese people are extremely polite… Imaginations of the mysterious country go endless. Of course, some stereotypes are true, but others are merely a myth. The followings are the stereotypes of Japanese people that foreigners often come up with, but in fact, are never true. 1.All Japanese people are into Anime and Manga Since ...

17 Irresistible Japanese Snacks! Japan has been adopting many things from other countries mainly from Europe and America, and transforming into Japanese style, making the goods “Japanized.” Snacks are no exception. When sugar started to be imported in the 1500s, snacks using sugar were invented. As industrialization and modernization progressed in the 19th century, popular snacks such as cookies and chocolate flowed into Japan from the Western countries. After that, a lot of confectionary companies were established and produced snacks, with changing Western snacks into Japanese style. Those confectionary companies such as Morinaga are still dominant in the confectionery market. ...