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Read about tips, advice, experiences and more!
From Uruguay to Japan: How One DEOW Student Became a Published Manga Artist
We’re proud to celebrate Gin, a participant in DEOW Japan’s Global Tokiwaso Project, who is going to debut his manga “5 minute Ace”!
Rosalie & Burkhardt: Poodz’s Manga in Dengeki Daioh
“Rosalie & Burkhardt” by Global Tokiwaso artist Poodz is now published in Dengeki Daioh. Read the synopsis and learn how DEOW Japan supports manga creators.
Gin Becomes a Finalist in Sunday Webry’s Manga Contest
We’re thrilled to announce that Gin, one of the talented participants in DEOW Japan’s Global Tokiwaso Project, has been selected as a finalist in the June 2025 Sunday Webry Newcomer Manga Contest!
How to send post from Japan
Whether you’re sending a postcard to your family back home, mailing a care package, or just trying to figure out where the nearest mailbox is, Japan’s postal system can feel a little confusing at first. The good news? Once you know the basics, it’s actually one of the most reliable and efficient postal systems in the world. Here’s everything you need to know.
How to send post from Japan
Whether you’re sending a postcard to your family back home, mailing a care package, or just trying to figure out where the nearest mailbox is, Japan’s postal system can feel a little confusing at first. The good news? Once you know the basics, it’s actually one of the most reliable and efficient postal systems in the world. Here’s everything you need to know.
One-day trip from Tokyo – Hakone
Hakone doesn’t need a big plan. About an hour and a half from Shinjuku, it’s the kind of day where the getting-there is half the point and the rest sort of falls into place once you’re up in the mountains.
What you don’t need to bring to Japan
When I was packing my bags before moving to Japan, I basically tried to fit my entire bathroom cabinet into my suitcase. Toothpaste, shampoo, sunscreen, painkillers, you name it, I brought a full stock “just in case.” Looking back, I really didn’t need to. Japan is a country where you can find almost anything within a five-minute walk of your apartment, and overpacking just means dragging extra weight across the world for nothing.
What do students normally do after school?
One of the things that surprised me most when I first arrived in Japan was how late the school day actually ends. Back home, the final bell basically meant the day was over. Here, for a lot of students, the bell is just the start of round two.
One-day trip from Tokyo – Kamakura
About an hour by train from Tokyo, Kamakura is the perfect day trip: temples, a beach, a bamboo forest, and if you’re lucky, a view of Mount Fuji. Here’s a full itinerary with all the practical info you need to plan your day.
Everything Can Be Found in Donki: What Is Donki?
Being a foreign resident in Japan means constantly discovering new places that quickly become part of your daily routine, and for most of us, one of those places ends up being Donki. If you’ve been in Japan for even a short while, you’ve probably already heard someone say, “just check Donki, they’ll have it.” At first, I honestly thought that was an exaggeration. It wasn’t.
From Mexico to Japan at 17: Rox Has Been Named as a Finalist in Shogakukan’s Sunday Webry Newcomer Award
Rox, a 19-year-old creator from Mexico in DEOW Japan’s Global Tokiwaso Project, has been named a finalist in Shogakukan’s Sunday Webry Newcomer Award with her one-shot “Veil Agency”.
Your Local Konbini Is Actually a Japanese Classroom
Imagine this: it’s 8am, you’re in Japan, and before class even starts you’ve already practised Japanese. Not with an app.
What Is Tanabata? The Star Festival Explained
Every July, Japan does something quietly extraordinary. Across the country — in shopping arcades, school corridors, temple grounds, and train