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curiousjoji
English teacher in Osaka.
Is Valentine's day a good idea this year?
No one's set any rules but I'm guessing it's the same as omiyage where we're just not doing it for a while.
Can you get cereal in Japan?
We use the Flying Pig when we can't make a Costco run for the usual American brands. But you can also find simple "frosted flakes" types in Japanese supermarkets.
Currently popular artists/songs?
Based on what my students like, Yoasobi, Official Hige Dandism, Yonezu Kenshi, Arashi, LiSA, Nogizaka46. This is all jpop though.
I can't eat seafood. Will that limit my options for food severely in Japan?
Like the person above said, you'll have lots of other options. But if you're severely allergic and/or you're getting a meal with others, it's best to check and let them know because Ja...
What is Johnnys? Janiizuu?
You sure you want to know about all the boybands? They're everywhere and can't avoid them. If you're a teacher or work with kids, you definitely have to know this one because a lot of girl...
Emergency!! I'm really in need a postage stamp today but the post office is closed! Where can I get one?
Conbini have it. But you have to know the exact postage amount esp if it's international mail because they won't know
What are some must-try Japanese sweets?
Not sure how adventurous you're feeling, but I really like warabi mochi. It's a type of mochi covered with soybean powder and eaten wtih this kind of thick brown sugar syrup. Really great with...
I really like the Kansai dialect. Would it be weird if I tried to learn it?
If you learn it naturally, I don't think it's a problem but Kansai people hate it if you try to speak Kansai dialect and you're not from there because it's easy to tell if you're f...
When is baseball season starting?
It's planned to start on June 19 but for now, it'll be games without fans so you'll have to watch it on TV or something. Plus two baseball players recently tested positive for covid so tha...
Where to get masks
If you pay a lot, like more than you would regularly, you can find some online. But the prices are a little crazy and sometimes the source is a little unclear. And sometimes they disappear when you...
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