40 years in Japan · Written in English

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I'm Yosi, and I've lived in central Japan for over 40 years. This is my obsession: sharing the Japan tourists miss — the food, the culture, the anime, and the gloriously strange stuff nobody tells you about.

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Japanese culture

Sumo: Japan’s Sacred Sport and Why It’s More Than Just Big Men Wrestling

Sumo: Japan's Sacred Sport and Why It's More Than Just Big Men WrestlingBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI attended my first sum...
2026.06.06
Japanese culture
Japanese culture

Japanese Gardens: The Philosophy Behind the Rocks and the Raked Sand

Japanese Gardens: The Philosophy Behind the Rocks and the Raked SandBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThere is a garden in Kyoto ...
2026.06.05
Japanese culture
Japanese culture

The Ryokan Experience: How to Stay at a Traditional Japanese Inn Without Making Mistakes

The Ryokan Experience: How to Stay at a Traditional Japanese Inn Without Making MistakesBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI want ...
2026.06.04
Japanese culture
Japanese culture

Geisha vs. Maiko: What’s the Difference and Can You Meet One?

Geisha vs. Maiko: What's the Difference and Can You Meet One?By Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThe most frequently asked question...
2026.06.03
Japanese culture
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Japanese culture

Sumo: Japan’s Sacred Sport and Why It’s More Than Just Big Men Wrestling
Japanese Gardens: The Philosophy Behind the Rocks and the Raked Sand
The Ryokan Experience: How to Stay at a Traditional Japanese Inn Without Making Mistakes
Geisha vs. Maiko: What’s the Difference and Can You Meet One?
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Japanese food

Japanese Sweets Shops (Wagashi-ya): A Seasonal Journey Through Traditional Confectionery
Japanese Whisky: How a Small Island Nation Became the World’s Best Distiller
Ramen Shop Culture: The Unspoken Rules of Eating at a Japanese Ramen Counter
Izakaya Ordering Guide: How to Navigate a Japanese Pub Like a Local
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Manga & Anime

Voice Actors (Seiyuu) in Japan: Why They’re as Famous as the Characters They Play
The Anime Season System: Why There’s Always Something New to Watch
Light Novels: The Books That Become Anime (And Why They’re Everywhere)
Why Japanese Anime Characters Don’t Look Japanese — and Why That’s Fine
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Otaku Culture

Ikebukuro Decoded — History, Streets, and the Otaku Culture That Grew Between Two Department Stores
Osu — The Otaku District That Grew Up in a Temple Market
Den-Den Town — Osaka’s Electric City and the Kansai Soul of Otaku Culture
Beyond Akihabara — Japan’s Regional Otaku Capitals and the Hidden Geography of Fandom
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Strange things in Japan

Quirky Japan Chronicles – Episode 17: The Etiquette of Japanese Business Cards
Quirky Japan Chronicles – Episode 16: Cat Cafés — The Original Rental Animal Experience
Quirky Japan Chronicles – Episode 15: The Professionals Who Queue for You
Quirky Japan Chronicles – Episode 14: Rent-a-Friend Cafés — Paying Someone to Listen
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