Designer manhole covers are a thing in Japan, and there are hundreds of Pokémon-themed ones across the country. Spotting these colorful and cute ‘Poké Lids’ is a surprisingly great, free tourist activity and should definitely be on your list of …
Catching COVID-19 while in Japan is a traveler's nightmare, especially if you have no or limited Japanese ability. Here's what to do and what will happen.
Tamjai SamGor Mixian (“SamGor”) is a fast casual restaurant from Hong Kong specializing in mixian (rice noodles), with 74 outlets and counting, including in Singapore. They have also garnered Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions for three years in …
If you’re a second language learner, you might agree that the nervous excitement of starting a conversation is two-fold. Firstly, you have to muster the courage to talk to a native speaker, and then (realizing you’ve gotten yourself into a brave …
The trusty ‘shopping bicycle’ is ubiquitous in Japan. It’s used for the daily commute to school and work, carrying kids across town, lugging groceries, and taking in the local landscape. You might be familiar with its nickname, mama-chari. …
