Japanese breakfast A traditional Japanese breakfast is typically some rice with some grilled fish, miso soup and possibly some side dishes of eggs or seaweed. This is part of a healthy diet, although some experts warn against the abundance of salt in some of the dishes. In this blog by Kumiko Yatabe a Japanese teacher, she explores another choice for breakfast...one that is far more familiar to...

Japanese autumn season The autumn season is a pleasant time in Japan. It is a good time to visit and go sightseeing since the weather is comfortable most of the time. In Japan, the autumn season is seen as a special season for many reasons. In this interesting blog by Akari Ueno sensei, a Japanese teacher at Japonin(JOI), she explains some of the ways that many Japanese people enjoy this season....

Japanese noodle cuisine There are many types of noodle cuisine restaurants in Japan. The majority of restaurants that serve noodles, cater to a single type of noodle and offer a unique style of cooking and original ingredients in order to differentiate themselves from the competition. In this short and interesting blog for Japanese learners, Japanese teacher Chiharu Takase talks about her changi...

Interesting birds in Japan Japan is home to over 400 species of birds and many are indigenous and endangered species too. Many species are protected and there are almost 200 protected bird habitats, since the islands are also a prominent lay-over site for migratory birds as well. For birdwatcher's it is a fascinating country, and there are numerous bird-watching enthusiasts and groups all around...

Autumn is the season for sports in Japan There is a saying in Japanese that can be paraphrased as; 'Autumn is the season for watching sports, reading books and eating great food'. Well, in the fall season of 2019 this is definitely true. The Rugby World Cup is being held here, the finals of the baseball league championships are also on TV all the time, and the Japanese national teams are involve...