Mount Fuji (Fujisan in Japanese) is an active volcano that straddles Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures. At 3,776 meters, it is the highest mountain in Japan. Mount Fuji is a symbol of Japan, and the mountain itself has been an object
Umeshu is an alcoholic beverage made from ume (Japanese plum). It is characterized by its sweetness and refreshing aroma, and is easy to drink even for those who do not like alcoholic beverages. Umeshu is usually about 10% alcohol by
Shochu is a type of Japanese distilled spirit. It is made from barley, sweet potato, rice, brown sugar, buckwheat, and other ingredients. Shochu is also called ** Shochu (Example: Mugi(Barley) Shochu, Imo(Sweet potato) Shochu), depending on the ingredients used. Shochu
Sake which is mainly called “Nihonshu” in Japan, is a traditional Japanese brew made mainly from rice, rice malt, and water. Sake can be dry, sweet, or fruity, depending on the ingredients used and the production method. The taste also
Akiba is an abbreviation for Akihabara, the largest anime and manga mecca in Japan. There are many anime and manga shops in Akihabara, which are visited by many people from Japan and abroad. Pedestrian paradise at Akihabara In Sundays, the
“Osusume wa nandesuka?” means “What do you recommend?” and is a phrase used mainly in stores and restaurants. When you enter a restaurant in Japan, you may wonder what to order. So, you may ask, “What do you recommend?” and
Irasshaimase means, “Welcome” or “Come on in”. Irasshaimase is a greeting that customers always hear when they enter a store, restaurant, or hotel. Therefore, it is a phrase that you will hear frequently during your stay in Japan.
“Nama” or “Nama Biru” is used to mean “draft beer”, especially in izakaya (Japanese-style pub). In Japanese, the word “nama” originally means “raw”. And a common phrase used in izakaya is “Toriaezu nama“.
Ookini is a dialect used mainly in the Kansai region such as Kyoto, Osaka, meaning “thank you”. It is often used synonymously with “Arigato” in standard Japanese. Ookini is often used by restaurant staff to see customers off. Originally, it
“Ohiya” means cold drinking water in restaurants. Thankfully, many restaurants in Japan offer water for free. If you have had too much to drink at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub), try using the following phrase. Sumimasen, ohiya kudasai! (Excuse me, can
