FAQ

Welcome!

We hope you enjoy this blog and invite you to share your comments and questions with us. Here we will explain how information in this blog is organized and a few other "nice to know" details.

What are the tabs for?
Each tab is a category, or subject, that we write about. We have written some comments to introduce each category. Click on any tab to find out more about that category.

How do I find all the posts for a category I am interested in?
Browse for your favorite subject or category in the CATEGORIES column in the right frame.

How do I find a specific post?
Use the Search feature in this blog.  Type in a blog title, category, or keyword.  Keep in mind some posts have more than one category.

What does Recent Entries mean?
This is our Home page.  The newest posts appear here.
 
What are a quick explanation of the other categories? 
Here is a short description of each one.


About Us     Who we are and what we hope to accomplish by bringing this information to you.

    日本語 Video Lesson     Learn Japanese with the resources available out on the internet, using videos and other media.
      日本語 Study Notes     Our supplement to the 日本語 Video Lessons.

      Japan Video Clips     Watch videos on the internet about Japan, many created by Japanese. Let us be your translators and guides!  This is a great way to get an inside look at the people and their culture.

      Time Machine     Posts will take you back in time to learn about the history of Japan and the Western world.

      Health and Wellness    Get information and health tips we've discovered while in Japan.


      Onsen and Spa Info     This Japanese specialty is our favorite thing--we love hot springs and spas!  We will describe traditional and  modern hot springs, trendy new sauna services, and resort spa facilities you can visit in Japan and the U.S.

      Culture     We have information and insights to share on Japanese culture, current or traditional, from the life of samurai to anime and game heroes.

      Music     Listen to Japanese music with subtitles and translation. Go ahead, sing along with the video!

      Food    We discuss everything related to food. Posts describe spots we visited, recipes for our favorite dishes, and trends gaining popularity now such as the Japanese slow-food trend.

      Travel Tips    We are not beginners. We have each lived in Japan and visited there many times. So turn to us for tips on traveling to Japan, and what to do once you get there. Nagamimi is a Tokyo native and has many local contacts in Japan.  LilyOmori has lived in Osaka and Tokyo, and has traveled to other Asian countries too:  Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Australia.  Have questions about Japan or Asia travel, or perhaps need guides for your future group tour?  Send us a message!

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        Your comments are always welcome. We will do our best to reply quickly.

        ENJOY!
        Nagamimi and LilyOmori