Going to visit Japan, and don’t know whether to pack a coat or not? Or maybe you’re going to live there, and you want to know what to expect year round. Well, here’s the breakdown: January-February In these months, you can expect the temperatures to be cold, but only moderately, as temperatures may never reach below zero degrees Fahrenheit. However, the air is humid, and … Continue reading What is the Weather Like in Japan?
Are you going to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020? Don’t know what to bring? Along with clothes, toothbrushes, razors, and other regular travel items, here are 5 things I would make sure I brought with me, if I was on a trip to Japan. 1. SPARE DEODORANT Whether you lose your deodorant or run out on the trip, in my opinion, having an extra deodorant … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Take With You to Japan
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there is a movement happening in Japan right now to get dads more involved in their families’ lives. It’s called the “Ikumen” movement. “Ikumen” is a combination of two Japanese words: ikuji (育児), meaning “childcare,” and ikemen(イケメン), meaning “handsome or gorgeous man.” The whole premise of the movement is that dads should: Take paternity leave to help their … Continue reading What is an Ikumen?
Onward! Japanward! 