Okonomiyaki ... a Japanese savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients. The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning "how you like" or "what you like", and yaki meaning "grill". Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with the Kansai or Hiroshima areas of Japan, but is widely available throughout the country. You...

Have you ever wonder what is the standard power outlets in Jaoan? Here they are.

When I was going to school, Ice Coffee in Japan was a popular drink. But for years, you cannot get Iced Coffee in the US. Only when the espresso drinks became popular Iced Coffee became a norm. Did you know that? There was no decaf drip at Starbucks at Itami Airport. So I ordered Decaf Americano ... It was so weak, i...

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I am on my way back home, I do not know when the next trip is going to be but I am sure I will be back in Jiune. But I might come back earlier.

What do you think of handmade wooden cioster with your company name or logo. Would it make a good novelty gift? Please let me know what you think?

China Town in Kobe is called Nanking Town 南京町 You can eat Ramen for 300 yen on the street. I had Ramen Set fot 950yen including tax. People who work t...

What is Manzai? Japanese comic usually performed by two people. Yoshimoto is the company that is the major player in Japan. Their main stage is call Namba Grand Kagets. A lot of people there.

What can you sell to Japan? What can we buy from Japan?

Japan used to have a national retail stystem called JNR, Japan National Rail. They were privatized and it is called JR, Japan Rail. They cover most areas of Japan but there are a few private rail companies. Hankyu is one of them.