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Is Ramen “Authentic” Japanese Food?

Ramen certainly has its share of die-hard followers. It is seemingly universally adored by both Japanese and foreign tourists, some

If you want to move to Japan, the question you want to ask yourself is probably which city is the

Just about every tourist in Japan knows about the ever popular JR Pass. This fantastic ticket is arguably the best

When you come to Japan and go to register the city office, or with a number of services, you will

In Japan over the past 10 years, more and more people choose to marry non-Japanese citizens. Indeed, it becoming increasingly

After Obon, people in Japan work busily until without realizing it, it already the end of the year! While New

The snack aisle is in a Japanese supermarket can leave first-time visitors gobsmacked. From sweet to savory, Japanese snacks come

Sake is practically synonymous with Japan, but the Japanese really love their beer too. A trip to the refrigerated beverage