Water(水ーみず）:Is it safe to drink tap water? Yes, Tap water meets the water quality standards based on the Waterworks Law, so you can safely drink it a...
I've always been a cat lover, and my love for them have started very early. Growing up, my grandmother had a cat named Tomi who was incredibly loyal ...
One fascinating aspect of Japanese culture is its openness towards discussions and perceptions of sex. Whether you're already familiar with the conce...
I wish to die in spring, beneath the cherry blossoms while the springtime moon is full. SaigyoThis is was and still is a famous death poem by Saigyo...
I never imagined that I would find myself venturing into the world of Japanese tea, let alone founding 'Farcastea' and selling it. Life has a way of ...
On my latest adventure, I set out to discover the most distinctive souvenirs from corners far and wide across Japan. Like many, I've always had a sof...
My vision for a better future doesn’t just leap beyond the realms of cutting-edge technology, culinary breakthroughs, or the allure of space explorat...
Ancient Japanese and Chinese cultures built tea huts in their backyards, mirroring mountain hermitages, recognizing the importance of a healthy life ...
September, 2023. I can't remember the exact date, though. Mornings would find me on the 3rd floor of the public library near my house. There's an Eng...
I'll never forget my first encounter with sushi, which, surprisingly, wasn't in Japan but rather in Oxford. During my year in the UK, while I was stu...
