Food Allergies in Japan
Jan 23, 2017 By
Dealing with food allergies can be a hassle anywhere, but it can be especially worrisome when trying to find something safe to eat in a foreign country. Here are some tips for what to ask when you're eating out and what to look for when cooking meals on your own....[ Click to read more ]
Milk, Milk, Milk – Buying Milk in Japan
Dec 07, 2016 By First Admin
Of course finding what you like is a matter of buy and try, but there are a few words that will help you on your way if you're looking for certain qualities in your milk. For starters, the Japanese word for milk is gyuunyuu (牛乳). You might often see something called...[ Click to read more ]
The Essential Gluten Free Guide to Japan
Jun 06, 2016 By
I found this article and thought, why reinvent the wheel? The first couple of paragraphs, including the hand-dandy linked table of contents, is pasted below. Please have a peek and if you are interested you can jump over to the extremely well written article on the topic over at www.legalnomads.com....[ Click to read more ]
Martial Arts Lessons in English: Tokyo
Aug 13, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Whether you are a total beginner or a high ranking expert, there is something extremely special about learning a martial art in the nation of inception. As well as providing you with the skills necessary to progress in the sport, it also gives an invaluable insight into the background, culture...[ Click to read more ]
Climbing the Walls – Bouldering in Tokyo
Jun 11, 2015 By Bert Wishart
I doubt that there is a single kid in the western world who, when watching the 1933 classic movie King Kong for the first time, didn't think 'I wish I could climb walls like that', and then spent an afternoon being told off by their mother for clambering all over...[ Click to read more ]
The Redback Spider
Jun 08, 2015 By
Executive Summary The redback spider is dangerous, but unlikely to kill a healthy adult, even if the anti-venom is not administered. They are an invasive species and dangerous, especially to children, the elderly and anyone with a weakened immune system. Small pets (cat size) are likely to die if bitten and...[ Click to read more ]
Finding Ibuprofen or Pain Relievers in Japan
Feb 07, 2015 By Ray Proper
Like me, you might have brought medicines with you from home when you came to Japan, but eventually those run out and you will need to get more somehow. Importing medicines and drugs into Japan should not be taken lightly. Some items are perfectly acceptable. But while items containing codeine are...[ Click to read more ]
Dive on in – Public Swimming Pools in Tokyo
Nov 11, 2014 By Bert Wishart
Swimming is, it is often stated, perhaps the best form of exercise, and as a nation that takes its health particularly seriously, it is perhaps no surprise to find that there are swimming pools for public use all over Japan. So, whether it is to improve stamina, help with muscle...[ Click to read more ]
Hangover Helpers in Japan
Aug 24, 2013 By Ray Proper
The day of drinking [caption id="attachment_33403" align="alignleft" width="150"] Ukon no chikara[/caption] The land of the rising sun seems a little slow on the rising part most days. From drinks after work to goodbye parties, New Years, forget the old year, hanami, fall colors, karaoke, birthdays, deaths... ugh... I am getting...[ Click to read more ]
Finding Western Medicines in Japan
Apr 02, 2013 By Ray Proper
Visitors and residents of Japan from overseas often comment that Japanese drugs are ineffective. Whether because the dosage is wrong, or they have not been prescribed what they were hoping for; the common refrain is a plea for medicines from home. Many people will import over the counter medicines in...[ Click to read more ]
