2026年7月 | Mamalu Travel

Why Do Japanese People Look So Young? An Honest Answer From a Local

Is it genes, or something you can copy? A Japanese local explains the real reasons behind looking younger — fermented food, daily sun protection, bathing, and skincare — with the science to back it up.

2026.07.31

CultureFood

Japanese Onsen Guide — How to Use a Hot Spring (Without Getting It Wrong)

Nervous about your first Japanese onsen? A local walks you through the exact order — lockers, washing, the towel rules, tattoos — so you can relax instead of worrying about getting it wrong.

2026.07.30

CultureTravel

Tattoos in Japan — Where You Can (and Can’t) Swim: An Honest Pool & Beach Guide

Travelling to Japan with tattoos and hoping to swim? A Japanese local explains why nearly every pool bans visible tattoos, why a rash guard is the actual solution, and why the open sea is the exception.

2026.07.28

CultureTravel

What to Buy in Japan — A Local’s Honest Souvenir Guide

What a Japanese local would actually tell you to buy in Japan — from dashi packets and curry roux to stationery and the quiet philosophy behind Japanese tableware.

2026.07.24

Travel

Japan With Kids — Where to Go (and Where to Be Careful) : A Japanese Mom’s Honest Guide

A Japanese mom's honest guide to travelling Japan with kids — where the baby facilities actually are, what to buy instead of packing, and why choosing one region beats trying to see everything.

2026.07.23

Travel

Japanese Supermarket Guide — How to Shop Like a Local (and What to Buy）

A Japanese local's guide to supermarkets in Japan — how the register works, the evening half-price sticker game, what to eat during your trip, and the best food souvenirs to take home.

2026.07.22

FoodTravel

How to Eat at a Japanese Restaurant — A Local’s Step-by-Step Guide

Eating out in Japan is easy once you know the flow. A Japanese local explains the whole process — the "Irasshaimase!" greeting, the wet towel, the otoshi appetizer charge, ordering with call buttons, slurping (or not), and paying at the register.

2026.07.17

FoodTravel

Why Do Japanese People Remove Their Shoes at Home? — A Japanese Local Explains

Why do Japanese people remove their shoes at home? A Japanese local explains the history, the floor culture, and what neatly arranged shoes say about a person's upbringing.

2026.07.14

Culture

Exiv Resort Hotels Japan — What Is a Members-Only Resort and Is It Worth It?

Ever heard of Exiv? It's Japan's best-kept secret for luxury travel — a members-only resort that combines Japanese hospitality with the comfort of a second home. Here's an honest guide from a Japanese local.

2026.07.13

Travel

Why Does Food Taste Better in Japan? — An Honest Explanation From a Japanese Local

Why does food taste better in Japan? A Japanese local explains the real reasons — from volcanic soil and four seasons to farmers' craftsmanship and demanding consumers.

2026.07.09

Food

2026-07

Why Do Japanese People Look So Young? An Honest Answer From a Local

Japanese Onsen Guide — How to Use a Hot Spring (Without Getting It Wrong)

Tattoos in Japan — Where You Can (and Can’t) Swim: An Honest Pool & Beach Guide

What to Buy in Japan — A Local’s Honest Souvenir Guide

Japan With Kids — Where to Go (and Where to Be Careful) : A Japanese Mom’s Honest Guide

Japanese Supermarket Guide — How to Shop Like a Local (and What to Buy）

How to Eat at a Japanese Restaurant — A Local’s Step-by-Step Guide

Why Do Japanese People Remove Their Shoes at Home? — A Japanese Local Explains

Exiv Resort Hotels Japan — What Is a Members-Only Resort and Is It Worth It?

Why Does Food Taste Better in Japan? — An Honest Explanation From a Japanese Local