Just as R’s in English are hard to pronounce for the Japanese natives, the ‘R’s in Japanese are hard to pronounce for those who learned English as the first language…
When you are traveling aboard, a credit card is an essential item to have with you. It’s a convenient and safe way to make purchases. But before you pack one of your credit cards for your international…
The sake aisle at your local grocery or specialty shop can be pretty intimidating the first few times, especially if there are a lot of choices. How do you know good vs. poor quality? What characteristics can you…
OK, this isn’t a Japanese recipe. Not.Sorry. People ask me for this lemon rice recipe every time I make it so I decided to just post it here. You’ll be glad I did…
Sake, a Japanese alcoholic beverage brewed from rice, has become an almost as commonly known word as ‘sushi’ in American culture. And with that, there are now more choices and better-quality products available, even in the local grocery…
You enjoy going to Japanese restaurants, but you find yourself ordering the same sushi or dish every time because you don’t know what else to order. Or you may have never tried going to a Japanese restaurant because you…
Shiba Inu is a dog breed that is native to Japan. While there are a ton of basic information already available about this dog breed, it is one of the most misunderstood breeds. Basic facts Here are some of the…
Preparing to go to Japan is not too different from going to any other developed, foreign country. You need all your travel basics to keep your belongings organized and paperwork in order…
