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Ryokan
“Ryokan”? How Do I Pronounce It Correctly?
I’ve often encountered English speakers having a bit of difficulty pronouncing the Japanese word "ryokan." Some of them say "Ri-o-kan," while others say "Ryo-o-kan." Why is that? It might be because the sounds "りゃ (rya)," "りゅ (ryu),"... -
Ibaraki Pref.
Decoding ‘Ibaraki’: What Does it Mean in English?
To me, Ibaraki means "Ibaraki Prefecture (茨城県)". It is a place I have been connected to since I was a child.I am talking about it in a geographical sense, but there are also other places in Japan called Ibaraki, as well as Ibaraki in ... -
Ryokan
Do I Need To Tip At a Japanese Ryokan?
Do I need to tip at a Japanese ryokan? I have been asked this question by foreigners planning to travel to Japan or those interested in Japanese ryokan(旅館), especially Americans. When I first travelled to the UK, I recall giving tips t... -
Travel
Traveling to Japan Budget-Friendly Tips for Delicious Eats
Traveling to Japan is a great opportunity to enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine to your heart's content. While you can enjoy delicious meals at Japanese restaurants at any time, doing so every time can be costly. Japan is known for its hig... -
Travel
How to Hold Chopsticks? Mastering Japanese Etiquette and Dining Manners
Do you often have the opportunity to eat with chopsticks?I frequently use not only chopsticks but also forks and knives, though I prefer using chopsticks. When cooking, I also use long cooking chopsticks called saibashi (菜箸) almost eve...
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