A deep-dive blog where a local Japanese writer from Osaka answers foreigners’ “Why?” about Japan

Welcome to my site.
I live in Osaka and have traveled to every prefecture of Japan, both for work and leisure.
Through these journeys, I have experienced the country’s diverse landscapes, traditions, and local cultures.

The reason I started writing about Japan may surprise you.
After the pandemic, I often came across posts by foreign visitors on Facebook and YouTube.
Many of them said things like, “I try not to bother Japanese people” or “I do my best to follow Japanese customs.”
Seeing these comments made me realize how much of daily life in Japan – things I had always taken for granted – can feel unusual or confusing to visitors.
This foreign perspective inspired me to look at my own culture with fresh eyes, and ultimately led me to create this site.

Here, I don’t simply praise Japan with pretty words or endless photos. Instead, I focus on history, traditions, and cultural background, while keeping a balanced and objective tone.

If you’d like to know more about my background and why I continue to write, please take a look at the About page

I hope that by exploring this site, you’ll discover something new about Japan – whether it deepens your knowledge or sparks your curiosity.

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