Imagine you’re wandering through the vibrant streets of Osaka, surrounded by the sizzle of street food stalls and the chatter of locals. You bite into a piping hot takoyaki, and without thinking, you exclaim, “Meccha oishii!” – meaning “This is super delicious!” The vendor flashes a grin, nodding in agreement. …

Have you ever watched a video of people in Japan greeting each other and wondered why they seem to bow at every turn? It’s a sight that’s both intriguing and a bit mystifying for those of us from handshake-heavy cultures. As someone who’s traveled to Japan and fumbled through my …

In the world of baseball, few players capture the global imagination quite like Shohei Ohtani. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way sensation wrapped up his eighth MLB season on September 28, 2025 (September 29 in Japan), with a performance that blended sheer power and resilience. Facing the Seattle Mariners on the …