Deep Japan

Our Deep Japan storytellers, your Senpai.

Our mission.

Deep Japan is a community-driven tourism platform offering authentic insights into Japanese culture, travel, and everyday life. Our diverse “Senpai” writers—many with over 20 years of living in Japan—share heartfelt stories, practical travel tips, and fascinating observations about the Japan they know and love. 

Our mission is to shine a light on the thoughtful traditions and endearing quirks that define Japanese life, fostering a deeper appreciation for what makes this country so beautifully different.

Word of the Week

Otsukare

Otsukare is a colloquial expression used to acknowledge someone’s hard work or effort, similar to saying “good job” or “thank you for your hard work”. It is often used in both professional and casual contexts, especially at the end of a workday or after a task has been completed.

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February’s Read

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  Food & Drink

  Why Japanese strawberries are more than just fruit

  Japanese strawberries are unlike any others in the world—or at least any I’ve encountered. While many countries associate strawberries with summer, in Japan, they are considered a winter delicacy, carefully cultivated in greenhouses to r…

  

  Steven Liu