Discover the fascinating world of Japanese culture and etiquette with our beginner’s guide.
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Yasu Matsuno
Founder of Japan Insider. Japanese-born entrepreneur. Spent his life around the globe, including Tokyo, Singapore, Zurich, Canberra, and NYC. MBA, Columbia University in the City of New York
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Exploring the History of Samurai and Ninja in Japan
Discover the captivating history of Japan’s legendary warriors, the samurai and ninja, in our in-depth exploration.
April 25, 2023
The Most Luxurious Gyudon in Tokyo
This luxurious Gyudon is priced at 5,464 yen (about 50 USD) – 10 times more costly than a standard Gyudon offered in a chain store.
October 1, 2019
Three Coolest Capsule Hotels in Tokyo
Capsule Hotel is an affordable hotel invented in Japan, whose capsule is about the size of a single bed. Meet 3 Coolest Capsule Hotels in Tokyo.
September 22, 2019
Tapioca Milk Tea invades Japanese Pop Culture
Tapioca Milk Tea (aka Bubble Tea or Boba) is the trendiest Drink amongst Japanese youth today. You find long lines in front of every Tapioca shop in Tokyo.
September 5, 2019
“Weathering with You” to represent Japan for Oscar Entry
Weathering with You crossed 10 Billion yen (95 Million USD) at the Box Office. This already makes the Top 10 films from all genre of all time in Japan.
August 28, 2019
Gran Class – The Best Bullet Train Experience in Japan
If you’re looking for the most luxurious Bullet Train (Shinkansen) experience in Japan, you should definitely try new “Gran Class.”
August 21, 2019
Japan’s ‘Big Three’ Sake Regions
Do you know the ‘Big Three’ Sake producing regions in Japan? I’ll introduce you the secrets of the Big Three as well as their major Sake brands.
August 14, 2019
Palace on the Sea (Itsukushima Shrine)
Itsukushima Shrine is the only “water floating shrine” that exists in the World and one of the most popular site-seeing spots in Japan.
August 12, 2019
The Best Yakiniku (Wagyu BBQ) in Tokyo
As a Yakiniku (Wagyu Beef BBQ) fan, there’s one thing that I’ve been wondering – why don’t I see foreigners in the most popular Yakiniku places in Tokyo?
August 3, 2019