It can be hard to stay home all day when you live in a small apartment. If you’re wondering how to work from home in a small space without losing your mind, we’ve got some tips for you!  We’ve been hearing about the need to stay inside and practice social distancing for almost a year now. While most of us are willing to make sacrifices for the sake of …

First time living in a place that has a “genkan”? Wondering what to do with it? Check out our tips on how you can organize your genkan!  While modern apartments across the world share many similarities, there are some notable differences. One new thing that you might discover upon moving into a Japanese house or apartment is a “genkan”. A genkan is a place to take your shoes off …

Wondering what to get your partner, crush, or friends this Valentine’s Day? Check out our guide to the best Valentine’s Day gifts!  Depending on who you’re spending it with, Valentine’s Day can be fun, romantic, sexy, relaxing, or nerve-wracking. Maybe you’re planning on having a fun, chill night with your friends. Or maybe you’re super nervous because you’re going on a first date. Whatever it is you’re doing, you’ll …

Face masks have been worn in Japan and other Asian countries for a long time. They’ve typically been worn by allergy sufferers who wish to limit their exposure to pollen, people who’ve come down with a cold and are trying to avoid spreading it to others, or people who are trying to avoid getting sick. Now, the whole world is wearing masks to help slow the spread of the …