
Did You Know Buddhist Statues Have a Hierarchy?
An introduction to the four main types of Buddhist statues in Japan—Nyorai, Bosatsu, Myoo, and Ten—and what each represents.

An introduction to the four main types of Buddhist statues in Japan—Nyorai, Bosatsu, Myoo, and Ten—and what each represents.

Did you know learning a foreign language other than Japanese can help you make Japanese friends? Let me explain how it works!

Did you know Japanese karaoke is very different from Western karaoke? Learn how private rooms, scoring, drink bars, and cosplay make karaoke in Japan a unique!

Japan is known for its clean streets—but what’s the reality behind that reputation?