It became cold, but did you catch a cold? If you catch a cold, you will have a fever, feel cold, and have a sore throat.When you have a sore throat, what do you do? Of course it is better…
Did you ever experience modern toilets in Japan? The first time I used them I was so surprised, because every toilet is nearly as complicated as an computer! In winter the seat is warmed up so you don´t need to…
If you want to move to Tokyo, be warned. A new survey says the Japanese capital is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Japan’s second largest city, Osaka, is also mentioned on the list of priciest cities.…
If you are a dog in Japan you don’t only receive your own leash or clothes but also your own buggy. That means dogs in Japan don’t have to walk or move through the street. They are treated and carried…
In Japan, people often discuss blood types. Japanese people believe certain blood types have certain characteristic and some blood types are more compatible than others. I do not know whether this is true, but it is very popular in Japan.For…
Japanese wear arm warmers when it’s hot. When walking through Fukuoka you can see them everywhere. Many Japanese girls wear them, often in combination with an parasol, so that they don’t get any tan. Isn’t that strange?! I often see…
Do you want to feel like a King during your travel? Then don’t miss the chance to take the Shinkansen train. Once I was on my way to Tokyo and tried the “Nozomi Superexpress” because it is so fast and…
Crossing a street in Japan is very interesting. During that time you can listen to fun traffic light songs and enjoy it. Do you know the Watanabedori-crossing in Fukuoka? Near “Tenjin Core”, the department store, you can find two types…
Sometimes I feel a little bit prehistoric or old-fashioned. In a different culture, the daily life challenges become suddenly the most difficult problems – like washing clothes! So, I bought a new Japanese washing machine, actually the best and most…
Bar codes in Japan are very interesting. Actually the sense of a bar code is just to read the price of a product. But in Japan, it’s more like an artwork than getting information about the prices. Great idea I…
You just came to Japan? Then you must go take a look at the 100 Yen shops. They’re famous. You can’t compare them with the usual 1 Euro shops in Europe, because though most things cost 105 Yen, the overall…
Here are 11 characteristics of what we believe Asahi Nihongo is a good language school. 01. Status of Asahi Nihongo The school was founded in August 1999 and is well established in the business world of Fukuoka. Asahi Nihongo is…
In this article, we would like to introduce you to traditional meals from Fukuoka Prefecture, which are still being served as local specialties today. First, there is Tonkotsu Ramen (豚骨ラーメン). This special kind of ramen is boiled with pig bones,…