Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!So you've got game and you've lined up a date - congratulations! Or maybe you're planning to spend a little time in Japan and are hoping that a little romance is on the cards. But the real question is... Where d...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!You're not the first person to think the kanji for 犬 (dog) looks like 太る (fat)! I know I've gotten them mixed up and felt like a dummy once or twice. So, don't be discouraged! Some languages are certainly hard...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Tokyo, and by extension Japan, often get hit with the label of 'one of the world's most expensive places to live.' But let's cut through that noise in a word - nope.So, without any further adieu, let's dive into...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Let's be honest. "I'm going to Japan" means "I'm going to Tokyo" for the most part, right? But there's a lot more to the Land of the Rising Sun than these city lights, we promise you! From hand feeding deer to ad...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!This week, we're strolling a little of the beaten path! I often hear of Japan travel plans centred around onsen (hot springs), otera (temples), and sushi - which are all fantastic... BUT THERE'S SO MUCH MORE TO J...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!I'm sure you've heard the saying, "It's not the heat. It's the humidity." In Japan, I assure you it is a combination of both. However, don't let that deter you from all the wonderful things summer in Japan has to...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Whether you're here for a short trip or have been here a decade, there's never a shortage of things to do around Tokyo! Today, we're looking at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo-wide things-to-do covering events (even...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!With Japan switching into holiday mode, now seems like a good time to break down one of the biggest holiday periods of the year in Japan! Let's dive in!Ultimate Guide to Golden WeekGolden Week is comprised of fou...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!You've likely heard tales of natto - fermented sticky soybeans with a rather pungent odor... But how many of the rest do you know? And do you have courage enough to try them? You're a champion if you do, but if y...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!If you've tried and failed to learn Japanese (maybe you gave up around the 300th kanji like I did at first), or you're still trying - we're here with a little hope! While there's a lot out there on this method an...
