Taking the subway in Japan
All major Japanese cities have an efficient and cost-effective rapid transit system, and are often interlinked.
— Read the full storyThe LinguaLift Japanese blog is your gateway to all that’s interesting about Japan. Read the latest tips & tricks on learning Japanese and find out about Japan’s great culinary offerings, influence on the world of fashion, and so much more. Delve in right away, or follow on Twitter, like on Facebook and subscribe to the RSS to ensure that you never miss a post!
Recipe: Nattō with raw egg, scallion, nori & rice
There are countless ways to eat nattō, raw or cooked, but one of the most popular is with raw egg, scallions, rice, soy sauce and nori.
— Read the full storyThe oldest hotel in Japan—and the world
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is a ryokan in Yamanashi Prefecture that's in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest hotel.
— Read the full storyThe unbelievably delicious food of Hokkaido
Hokkaido is the northernmost island of Japan and is known for its amazingly delicious culinary treats.
— Read the full storyHokkaido: The wild west of Japan
Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost island and it doesn't feel like Japan at all. It used to be the country's wild frontier.
— Read the full storyWhaling in Japan
Whaling in Japan continues to gain attention from other countries and organizations all around the world.
— Read the full story7 reasons why the Japanese diet is so healthy
Japanese people have the world's highest expectancy, with men living to be 78 and women's average 85.
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Quince, the Fukushima robot
One of the nice things about robots is that they can do stuff we humans can't or don't want to do.
— Read the full storyGrand Golden Week reverse sale!
To celebrate Golden Week, we’re proud to be hosting our best ever sale. We are offering the most substantial discount we've ever given.
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