There are many things people who came to Japan never knew because they didn’t have a Japanese friend.
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Locals
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Travel
We can share a few non-touristy places locals love to frequent. For that, you will also need to be aware of some subtle Japanese manners that are not obvious to outsiders.
Culture
Many things you see in anime or in Japan can be enjoyed much more if you know their meaning. For example, do you know how the Japanese use Darumas?
Language
Can you imagine being able to enjoy food and visit places that almost no tourists experience, just by knowing some basic Japanese?
Places
From locals' favorite non-touristy Kyoto temples and the stories behind them to the best hidden spots for seeing cherry blossoms or enjoying local seaside town food.
Foodie
From hundreds of options out there, do you want to know what’s the best Kaisendon some locals have ever tried? Maybe we can share grandma’s oyakodon recipe too.
Emigrate
Our co-founder moved to Japan when he didn’t know any Japanese, so there are many ways to emigrate that we can talk about.
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Blog posts
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How to Pronounce Useful Frases in Japanese
This is especially for everyone who has the Ask Japan Locals free PDF! In Japanese, quite a few words are used exactly as they are in English, but the pronunciation...
How to Pronounce Useful Frases in Japanese
This is especially for everyone who has the Ask Japan Locals free PDF! In Japanese, quite a few words are used exactly as they are in English, but the pronunciation...
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What is Japan’s SHIOKURI Culture?
What is SHIOKURI? In Japan, older adults often show affection through actions rather than physical touch. SHIOKURI is a Japanese cultural tradition where parents send comforting food, drinks, and daily-use products to...
What is Japan’s SHIOKURI Culture?
What is SHIOKURI? In Japan, older adults often show affection through actions rather than physical touch. SHIOKURI is a Japanese cultural tradition where parents send comforting food, drinks, and daily-use products to...
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Tokyo Day-Trip Gems: Beyond the City
I’m going to share with you a super beautiful combo of nearby places that you can visit all together in one day to have not only a touristy experience, but...
Tokyo Day-Trip Gems: Beyond the City
I’m going to share with you a super beautiful combo of nearby places that you can visit all together in one day to have not only a touristy experience, but...
