Ethel Chiang, Author at TheSmartLocal Japan - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide

8 Japanese Hair Salons In Tokyo With English-Speaking Staff So You Won’t End Up With Crayon Shin-Chan’s Hair

Language barrier is no longer a problem with these 8 English-speaking Japanese hair salons if you plan to get a makeover in Japan.

Mushi Mushi Land in Fukushima is a haven for bug lovers as it has over 1,000 rhinoceros beetles that you can touch and play with.

These 9 old cafes in Kyoto have withstood the test of time and all boast an old-world charm. Some of them even date back to the 1930s!

At this Starbucks Signing Store in Tokyo, patrons can pick up simple language alongside their order of coffee.

Recreate Pikachu and Totoro using simple ingredients and brighten up a possibly mundane work day with these cute Japanese bento boxes.

Japanese street fashion is all about being bold and creative. Stand out from the crowd with our simple tips and slay everyone with your looks!

These microbreweries deserve more spotlight for their flavourful Japanese craft beers - do try them out at your next nomikai.

These Japanese mystery dramas will bring you have you racking your brains to outsmart both detectives and criminals alike!

Get drunk in love with these iconic beers from famous Japanese beer brands. They are so good that you'd allow no drop to be wasted.

Bread tastes better when you don't have to walk far to get one. Check out these bakeries in Osaka conveniently located near a train station.