In a previous article, I shared why I think televisions are unnecessary for modern living. But today, I’m making an exception: recorders are essential! Even for someone like me, who isn’t glued to the TV, there are always one or two shows …

以前の記事で「一人暮らしにテレビはいらない」という話をしました。でも、今回は少しだけ例外を認めます。レコーダーは絶対に必要です！ 僕のようにテレビをほとんど見ない人でも、週に一度くらいは「これだけは見たい！」と思う番組があるはずです。そこで…

Japan is changing fast when it comes to payments. In the past, people mostly used cash. Now, cashless payments like credit cards, IC cards, and mobile apps are becoming popular. But should you rely only on cashless options during your trip…

受験生の皆さん、大学入学共通テストが終わり、不安や焦りを感じている方も多いのではないでしょうか。そんなあなたに、ぜひ読んでいただきたい記事があります。この記事では、共通テストで失敗してしまった受験生がどのように逆転合格を目指せるのか、実体…

現金で支払うのが当たり前だった時代から、今やキャッシュレス決済が主流になりつつあります。とはいえ、「現金が一番安心」「クレジットカードは使いすぎが怖い」という声もまだ耳にしますね。今回は、2025年の最新トレンドを踏まえて、キャッシュレス生活…

Hi everyone! Recently, I changed my smartphone for the first time in 5 and a half years! I upgraded from Xperia A (SO-04E) to Xperia XZ3 (SO-01L). Both are Xperia, but the performance difference is HUGE. I’d like to share my first impressi…

Are you starting your new life as a college student or a working adult? If so, you might wonder: Should I buy a TV?When I started living alone, I thought a TV was essential. But after some time, I realized that a TV might not be as necessa…

Do you ever set travel rules for yourself, like “Don’t eat at chain restaurants”? I do, and it makes every trip more special. During my recent trip to Tokyo, I visited Daruma at Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi.To be honest, I’m from western J…

Today is Coming of Age Day in Japan!To all the new adults this year, congratulations! I attended my own Coming of Age Ceremony a few years ago—well, not too long ago, since I can still count the years on one hand! This special day made me…

Today, January 12th, we celebrate the birthday of Mayu Tamura, a beloved member of the 4th generation of Nogizaka46, one of Japan’s most iconic idol groups. Known for her radiant smile and soothing personality, Mayu continues to captivate …

本日、1月12日は乃木坂46の4期生、田村真佑さんのお誕生日です！田村さんといえば、そのキュートな笑顔と抜群の癒しオーラで、多くのファンから愛されています。彼女の魅力やこれまでの活動を振り返りながら、誕生日をお祝いしましょう。 田村真佑さんのプロ…

These days, personal computers are cheaper than before, but they are still expensive for many people. Also, choosing the right PC can be confusing. So, I want to introduce the PCs I use and explain why they are enough for my needs. My PC S…

I traveled abroad for the first time in my life.But it was so hard from leaving Japan to entering China. I often travel alone inside Japan, so getting to Haneda Airport was no problem. However, check-in took a very long time.It seems Chine…

生まれて初めて海外に来ました！✈️とはいえ、日本を出国して中国に入国するまで、なかなかハードモードでした…。 羽田までは順調…その後地獄 国内旅行は1人でよくしているので、羽田空港まではスムーズでした。ここまでは余裕。ただ、チェックインでまさかの…

These days, young people can do almost everything with just their smartphones.It seems like fewer and fewer people own a personal computer. Smartphones are getting bigger screens, but I still can’t believe they can do everything on such a …

Happy New Year!! I’ve spent only one week in 2025, and now I have to go to China.I am 30 years old, but I’ve never been abroad before. The public reason is that I only speak Japanese and am satisfied with the Japanese lifestyle. The real r…

あけましておめでとうございます！今年もゆるっとよろしくお願いします。 新年早々ですが、仕事で中国に行くことになりました。実は30歳にして、これが人生初の海外。これまで一度も日本から出たことがありません。 その理由は、まあ表向きには「日本語しか…