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If it's your first time coming to Japan, you may have already wondered, "Why is everyone wearing a surgical mask?." It can be creepy espe...
One minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station. In August 2016, a fashionable spot "And Island (& ISLAND)" beside a river that opened in Osaka · Kitahama. Recentl...
When an employee does an excellent job, it is normal for a customer to want to give out a tip to give recognition to that hard work, and who doesn't want a tip?...
What is Maiko?
Let me explain a little about Maiko and Geiko. In Kyoto dialect, geisha are referred to as geiko (gei means “art” while sha translates to “p...
It's that time of the year again! Fully bloomed flowers, colorful sceneries and lively events. During the spring season, the Cherry Blossoms are a must to visit...