WABI SABI – Page 24 – The Best Japan travel magazine

Why do Japanese people always wear surgical masks?

2019-02-13

akira535 / Pixabay 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...

Culture 04 min read

Enjoy Osaka [Kitahama · Yodoyabashi]! Cafe besides the river 【& ISLAND】

2019-02-12

One minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station. In August 2016, a fashionable spot "And Island (& ISLAND)" beside a river that opened in Osaka · Kitahama. Recentl...

FoodTravel 23 min read

Tips are not needed in Japan!

2019-02-12

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?...

CultureManners 04 min read

Ways to meet with a real Maiko

2019-02-07

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...

International-studentsJapaneseSightseeingTravel 32 min read

The Best Cherry Blossom Sightseeing Places in the Kansai Region

2019-02-07

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...

SightseeingTravel 29 min read