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Japan has a tradition of holding a fireworks festival during the end of july-start of august period which is smack right in the middle of summer. It is a huge celebration in every part of Japan that has Yatai (street food stalls andContinue Reading >

Many people seem to misunderstand these two different bath houses in Japan which is a common topic among travellers. One is the Sento and another will be the popular Onsen.A sento is a communal Japanese Bath house that is most popular in cold weather.Continue Reading >

Many people know that buying and selling of 2nd hand Manga is a very popular culture in Japan. Buying 2nd hand manga is not only a cheaper alternative, it is also usually still in pristine condition. Selling of your 2nd hand Manga is calledContinue Reading >

Watching movies in Japan is almost the same as any other cinema in the world. However, prices may differ for everyone. A popular cinema in Japan would be Toho Cinemas which can be frequently found in O1O1 shopping malls.Special Prices:-Wednesdays are the usual "ladiesContinue Reading >

Please kindly note that I will be dis-continuing post on this blog for the Japan side as I have shifted it over to my new blog at Osaka? A~ Souka!  In Osaka, Photo credit: All Over Japan You can see that Japanese are alwaysContinue Reading >

IN SINGAPORE The most common way Singaporeans counts the bills is by folding all of them into halves and count using two fingers brushing the notes upwards. (Too bad, I will find a illustration soon !). If you go to any part of Singapore,Continue Reading >

IN SINGAPOREWhen there is something which is unwanted, you can just sell it to the Garang guni man that “patrol” around the neighborhood, who will sounds a bell while on the patrol. The Garang guni man will then examine the used items and willContinue Reading >

Perhaps one of the most interesting things you will find in Japan that they live their life surrounded by vending machines, including those selling cigarettes and alcohol. It is a common sight on the streets in Japan that vending machines are lined alongContinue Reading >

Looking back the Valentine's day which I have spent in Singapore, there was quite a different culture happening in Japan. Roses are not as that expensive as it seems in Singapore during this day, and there isn't much sales or promotion in shops asContinue Reading >

As from today onwards, the Osaka has implemented new rules on cyclists on the road. It similar to Singapore's traffic rules implemented on vehicles.Some of the changes are:1. No listening to walkman or music while cycling.2. No smoking while cycling3. No talking on mobileContinue Reading >

For those living in Osaka, you should know Tamade supermarket スーパー玉出 because it can be found nearly in all corners of Osaka. It is the only well-known supermarket that operates 24-hours and had a great variety of food products.I was talking with my landlordContinue Reading >

Very touching. This movie is a true-based story about a dog with 3 puppies staying and helping out her owners during a major earthquake. Must see !!!マリと子犬の物語 Official site (In Jap language)Continue Reading >

In Singapore, kopitiam (Coffeeshops) can be widely found along the streets, but in Japan, you can find a lot of convenience stores around the neighborhood. Shops and restaurants closes relatively early in Japan, mostly 8-9pm while late night shops closes around 2 am. MostContinue Reading >