As you know, Japan is our number one source for nonsensical gadgets and toys. Today I am displaying some of the products I had fun browsing through. Brilliant Christmas gifts for people with a sense of humor. 1. R2D2 Pepper Mill I love...

Photo by bennylin0724 Here are 8 tips on chopstick manners every gaijin should know. 1. Learn how to hold and use chopsticks properly. 2. If you have a hashioki (chopstick stand), use it whenever you want to lay down your chopsticks. 3....

A hanko is a Japanese stamp that people use to sign official documents. It's like using a black pen in western countries for signing our name on papers. When we live in Japan, we have to use stamps on many occasions. I even had to get my own stamp...

Everyone wants to buy things at lower prices—especially we foreigners because we are the ones who tend to buy ingredients, like meat and cheese, that are more expensive in general. Luckily, most supermarkets in Japan have a "happy hour" right before...

Photo by GavinZ As exchange students, or as visitors on the working holiday visa, there are certain things and procedures that we have to take care of before we can comfortably settle down. Without alien registration, for example, we would get...