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2018
August
Going out with a Bang Tour E9: Okinawa [3]As part of our last weeks in Japan, we get a tour of Okinawa!
Published August 7
As part of our last weeks in Japan, we explore Okinawa!
Published August 7
As part of our last weeks in Japan, we travel to Okinawa!
Published August 7
As part of our last weeks in Japan, we explore Hiroshima and Miyajima!
Published August 7 Going out with a Bang Tour E5: Hiroshima [Part 1]
As part of our last weeks in Japan, we travel to Hiroshima!
Published August 7 Going out with a Bang Tour E4: Naruto
As part of our last weeks in Japan, we explore Naruto (not the anime)
Published August 7 Going out with a Bang Tour E3: Kyoto/Nara
As part of our last weeks in Japan, we explore Kyoto and Nara!
Published August 7 Going out with a Bang Tour E2: USJ
As part of our last weeks in Japan, we explore Universal Studios Japan, and Harry Potter World!
Published August 7 Going out with a Bang Tour E1: Osaka
As part of our last weeks in Japan, we explore Osaka!
Published August 7
2017
December
2017 in Review (aka: Japanoblog turns 2!)2017 has been a crazy year, so let's see how Japanoblog did for our 2nd Birthday!
Published December 26 How I got my Japanese Drivers License
Getting a license in Japan is hard, but possible. This post should help just about anyone who is trying to find out the process to get a license.
Published December 4
November
¥1000 Challenge: FamilyMartWhat can you get at the local FamilyMart for ¥1000 ($10)? Dinner, and a good one at that!
Published November 10 Apple Challenge
Japan has a lot of apples, and some are expensive ($2 per). How do the expensive ones compare to the cheap ones? We find out
Published November 4 McDonald's American Series [Review]
McDonald's Japan has introduced an "American" series. Do they stack up to what we Americans know and love?
Published November 3 Studio Ghibli: The Adventure Awaits!
Studio Ghibli has a museum! What awaits inside? We find out, and Keat gets all fangirl-y!
Published November 3
October
Typhoon Lan!We get hit by Typhoon Lan! Do we survive?
Published October 29 What's in our Bags?
You asked, we answered. What's in our bags? Quite a lot!
Published October 23 WTF is Eel Cola?
We traveled to the 秋ç¥ã‚Š in ä½åŽŸ today, and got Unagi (Eel) Cola for 300 yen! Was it worth it? Did it taste like eel? Watch and find out.
Published October 14 Day in the Life [October 7 2017]
Get an inside look at our lives! If you've ever wondered what a typical day is like for us in Japan, this should provide you with plenty of answers!
Published October 8 Costco: Nutrition and Japanese lunches
BEAR FIGHT AT COSTCO? Well, sort of. We do talk about nutrition, Japanese school lunches, and a few odd stories about getting OFF the school lunch
Published October 5
August
Hanami in Tokyo - Day 4: Eevee, Shinjuku, and Korean Town!On our last day of Hanami in Tokyo, we do a bit of shopping and get lunch in Korean Town
Published August 5 Ueno Zoo Visit
Since we had so much footage of the Ueno Zoo, we put it in its own video for your enjoyment!
Published August 4 Hanami in Tokyo - Day 3: Tsukiji, Akihabara, and Ueno Park!
Our Hanami adventure continues as we (re)visit the Tsukiji fish market, Akihabara for lunch, and Ueno Park (and zoo)!
Published August 3 How to make 3-color Soboro
On today's episode of "Japanoblog in the Kitchen", we're making 3-color Soboro (三色ãã¼ã‚丼), which is a rice dish with a few toppings.
Published August 2
July
How to Reschedule a Sagawa DeliveryHave a Sagawa delivery slip and don't know how to reschedule a delivery? This guide will help!
Published July 22 How to Reschedule a JPost Package
Ever received a JPost delivery attempt slip in your door, only to be daunted by the insane procedure or Japanese-only phone line? Don't worry! We're here to help. Follow our guide to learn how to reschedule a package, and you'll be on your way.
Published July 22 Review: Cranberry Sprite
Cranberry Sprite? Yes, it's here for the summer to help you cool off!
Published July 21 Food Finds - Ramune Cola, CoCo Curry Mix, and Steak Pringles
We found some more strange food at our local Cainz, so we had to try it
Published July 17 Making Mochi at the Sawara Summer Festival!
We saw/made Mochi at the Sawara Summer Festival!
Published July 15 Pikachu ChocoBanana McFlurry!
McDonald's is running a special to help promote the new Pokemon movie (in Japan). What better way to celebrate than a Pikachu ChocoBanana Dessert?
Published July 14 How to Reschedule a Yamamoto/Kuroneko Delivery
Got a package slip from Yamamoto/Kuroneko and need it redelivered? Watch this video to learn how to do it easy!
Published July 3
June
Hanami in Tokyo: Day 2 - Tokyo Station!Day 2 of our Hanami Trip in Tokyo consists of Tokyo Station, Hamarikyu Gardens, and....Shake Shack?
Published June 18 Review: Pokemon Drinks
A vending machine by our apartment had a Pokemon drink, so we decided to try it
Published June 18 FROG!
It was a good day...for frogs. Kyle found a frog, Keat freaked out, Kyle became covered in mud.
Published June 17 Hanami in Tokyo - Day 1: SkyTree!
For Hanami (Cherry Blossom viewing) Season, we visit many landmarks in Tokyo. Today: SkyTree!
Published June 11 Pre-made burgers from a Grocery Store?
We found some pre-made burgers (and some neat sandwiches) at our local grocery store, so we thought we'd try them out!
Published June 10
May
Dinner at 7-Eleven with a 1000 yen budget!Go to 7-Eleven with a budget of 1000 yen, and find some interesting surprises!
Published May 22 Review: Starbucks Cherry Apple Pie
While visiting Narita, we stop by Starbucks and try their newest creation.
Published May 7 Japanese Car Magnets (and what they mean)
Whether you're traveling Japan via train, on foot, or by car, chances are you'll see a strange decal on a few cars passing by. For the longest time, we at Japanoblog were curious as to what these decals meant, as there was not any self-explaining context.
Published May 4
April
Rainy Day BluesRain is a constant in Japan, and it can be pretty bad. Especially if you get drenched from above, and one of your students hear something they weren't supposed to!
Published April 14 How to make Gyudon
Keat makes Gyudon, a simple beef-and-rice donburi, with shabushabu beef. Not in Japan? No worries - we cover how to make this in America too!
Published April 11
March
How to make OyakodonEasy? Check. Delicious? Check. Fast? Check. Oyakodon means "Parent and Child" (chicken and egg). This has to be one of the best, and simplest, recipes we've ever done, and one of our favorites!
Published March 30 I'm from America!
Apparently, if you look like a movie star, you're obviously from the same place...or something like that
Published March 20 Trying McDonald's MegaMac
It's huge! It's ginormous! It's...THE MEGAMAC!
Published March 1
February
Happy Cat Day!Why is 2/22 known as "Cat Day" in Japan? Aside from their obsessive Cat culture, there is one main reason!
Published February 22
January
New Years in Kyoto - Day 5 (January 3 2017)Our Kyoto New Years trip wraps up with Fushimi Inari, or the Thousand Gates
Published January 9 New Year's in Kyoto - Day 4 (January 2 2017)
Our New Years trip continues as we trek to Kiyomizu Dera and the Pokemon Center!
Published January 8 New Years in Kyoto - Day 3 (January 1 2017)
Our third day starts exploring the other side of Kyoto with the famous Bamboo forest (and a temple), and the Gion district (yes, the Geisha area). Since we walked for so long, it really took it out of us.
Published January 7 New Year's in Kyoto - Day 2 (December 31 2016)
We visit Kyoto for New Years 2017, and get a chance to explore some great temples and shrines (and other sites). Our second day starts with some closed places, but Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Temple) and Ginkaku-ji (The Silver Temple) are open, but crowded.
Published January 6 New Year's in Kyoto - Day 1 (December 30 2016)
We visit Kyoto for New Years 2017, and get a chance to explore some great temples and shrines (and other sites, including Kyle's first hostel!). Our first day doesn't have much, but we do learn quite a lot.
Published January 5
2016
December
Halloween in Japan!Halloween in Japan is a lot different than in America. In this video, we explore Shibuya, and the many costumes that were present on Halloween
Published December 28 Tokyo Disneyland
We visited Tokyo Disneyland! Why? Because we could!
Published December 23 Did you know that we're on LINE Webtoons?
Did you know that our comics are on Webtoons? No? Well, hop on over and subscribe for the latest Japanoblog comics!
Published December 22 Did you know that we're on Tapastic?
Did you know that our comics are on Tapastic? No? Well, hop on over and subscribe for the latest Japanoblog comics!
Published December 21 Exploring Tokyo - The Mini Version
After visiting Moshi Moshi Nippon, we decided to spend the rest of the day exploring some highlights of Tokyo!
Published December 19 Moshi Moshi Nippon Festival
"Moshi Moshi" is a generic greeting used when answering the phone. It is also a festival held around Japan as a way to celebrate their culture for others (like foreigners). We visit Moshi Moshi Nippon ("Hello, Japan") in Tokyo in late November to see what the big festival was!
Published December 19 Jiggly Maruã§ã™
When earthquakes happen (as they are often in Japan), we usually use Maru's big belly to detect it before our earthquake alarms go off.
Published December 17 Our First Year
Celebrate our special day: Japanoblog turns 1!
Published December 16 Kurimoto Sweet Potato Festival
We visit the Sweet Potato Festival in Kurimoto. What is a "Sweet Potato Festival"? We didn't know, so we went to find out!
Published December 14 They're Everywhere!
Japanese kids. They're everywhere! Turn the corner, and BAM! Japanese kid. And their English (to varying degrees) can be cute!
Published December 10 Aki Matsuri Festival 2016
At the start of Fall, Japan celebrates in their own way. This time: the Aki Matsuri! (Fall Festival)
Published December 7 My first time at a TGIF's in Japan
My first time at a TGIF's in Japan - talk about a reverse culture shock!
Published December 4
November
Conveyor Belt Sushi!Sushi? On a conveyor belt? Well, sort of. At this kind of restaurant, sushi is served from a conveyor belt, plus a few other neat features, like gachupon!
Published November 30 Where's Niko? Narita!
It's the 2nd round of our "Where's Niko" contest. This time, he was in a city that is very famous for a lot of things, including it's airport. So where is he, and who won the contest? Watch the video!
Published November 29 Hanko 101: Understanding Japan's Signature
A Hanko, or the Japanese version of a signature, is still needed a lot in Japan, even if you're a foreigner. Know the in's and out's (and how to get one) of Hankos here
Published November 25 Trying McDonalds' Halloween Fries
For Halloween, McDonalds in Japan offered special Halloween Fries with Pumpkin, Chocolate, and Sweet Potato sauces. We try them out!
Published November 8
October
Microwave NikumanNikuman (pork buns) are great, but can you microwave them? Let's find out!
Published October 21 Shopping at the Japanese Wal-Mart!
Okay, it's not actually a "Wal-Mart," but in Japan, it's the closest thing! A grocery store, hardware, clothing, housewares, bikes, gardening, a barbershop, a dry cleaners, and even a cafe! This place has it all!
Published October 16 Kashima Jingu Martial Arts Demonstration and Visit
Keat and I visit Kashima Jingu to watch some really cool Martial Arts demos, along with exploring the shrine a bit
Published October 4
September
Where's Niko? DiverCity, Odaiba, Tokyo!Our first "Where's Niko" contest has ended, and here are the results (and the winner!)
Published September 13 Typhoon Malou
In less than a week, the 2nd typhoon hits us: Typhoon Malou.
Published September 8 Getting a Japanese Cellphone - Part 1
Kyle tries to get a Japanese cell phone...unsuccessfully
Published September 5 Daytrip to Mito
While Keat attends training, Kyle tours Mito. Kyle thought it would be nice to include some photos along with the video. Kyle doesn't know why Kyle is talking in the 3rd person.
Published September 1
August
Typhoon Lionrock!Typhoon Lionrock is upon us! How will we survive?
Published August 30 Flying to Japan!
We reminisce about long flight to Japan - with cats! We go through the flight, getting the cats on the plane, the AQS, Customs, and trains to the apartment
Published August 29 We try Tantrum Habanero Pepper Rings
Habanero? Angry Pepper? What's not to love? We pick up a bag of these spicy treats and try some
Published August 20
June
Introduction to the Japanese Reading and Writing SystemAn overview of the 3 different types of alphabets used in the Japanese language
Published June 18
May
How to make Japanese Curry RiceCurry with Rice is a fairly popular dish in Japan, and today, we make our own!
Published May 25 Where have I been?
Where have I been? In Japan! More importantly, what have I been up to since I got here
Published May 4
April
When Will Kyle Leave?An update on my situation, and all of the options I'm considering. Some good, some bad. What will I do?
Published April 22 What do you want to see? Let us know!
We thought we'd query our viewers to let us know what you want to see from us
Published April 10 Sending a Letter to Japan
I sent Keat a letter, and she just got it!
Published April 7
March
Get to know the Japanobloggers: KyleThere are a few things I want to share with the world. For one, I like Doctor Who. Also, I write books.
Published March 28 Pet Process Part 3
I share an update on my research on getting the kitties over to Japan
Published March 25 Things I found in Japan!
Foods I have found in Japan!
Published March 21 Keat's off to Japan
I'm off to Japan, and I want to say a few things before leaving the USA
Published March 15 Prepping for Japan
We go through some different things that we've done to get ready for Japan!
Published March 6
February
There's a Railway Village in JapanThere's a Railway Village in Japan! How did I not know about this? You know what I'm going to do
Published February 25 Pet Process (Update/Part 2)
A quick update on where we are with getting the kitties over to Japan
Published February 16 How to make Tamago [Kake] Gohan (Rice and Egg)
Rice and egg. What could be simplier?
Published February 6
January
Why Japan? Our Top 5 ReasonsWhy Japan? Both of us have our own reasons - all of which we've compiled into our Top 5 Reasons of why we want to go to the Land of the Rising Sun!
Published January 26 Snow Day, and Toad in the Hole Recipe
We're snowed in for the day, so we decided to make a video, make "Toad in the Hole," and play with the kitties
Published January 21 The Pet Process to Japan - Part 1
Getting your pets to Japan can be a lengthy and complex process. Today, Keat and Kyle start the process to get the kitties overseas!
Published January 17 Our Welcome Video
Keat and Kyle welcome our viewers, and discuss some personal items to get our viewers to know us
Published January 11 We're on Patreon
Help us help you be awesome! Not a good enough tagline? How about this: Support us!
Published January 6 Welcome to our Youtube
Do you browse Youtube? You do! Great! Check out Japanoblog's Youtube Channel and see what we're all about!
Published January 5 Say Hello to the Nekos (猫)
Get to know our two kitties, Chi and Maru, and what they like!
Published January 4 Photos from Japan
Kyle shares his travel photos from when he visited Japan in 2008
Published January 2 Hiya!
Keat welcomes our readers to Japanoblog
Published January 1
2015
December
How to make Rice Balls (Onigiri)In their very first video, Keat and Kyle learn how to make Rice Balls, also known as Onigiri
Published December 17