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Japan might finally switch to romaji system you already...
If you’ve spent any time learning Japanese or just getting around Japan, you’ve ...
10 must-see Japanese summer festivals
Summer in Japan brings a number of creative things to help you beat the heat—wat...
Can your company report you to immigration if you quit ...
For many foreign workers and English teachers in Japan, the fear of upsetting yo...
Soy sauce candy being handed out in Gunma to combat hea...
In these relentlessly hot days, many people forget that in addition to water, sa...
Elementary and junior high students speak out on Japan’...
The Japanese schooling system has an ongoing problem, being rife with outlandish...
10 unspoken rules in Japan (that you’ll probably break)
Japan is famous for its unspoken social norms. While locals have had these drill...
Japan's high-tech sunscreens tap into skincare craze
When YouTuber Hannah Price set out to compare Japanese and Australian sunscreen,...
Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power ...
Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster ...
10 Japanese summer traditions to try this year
Summer in Japan starts with a few weeks of rain right after Golden Week. From th...
Weeds aren't just nuisances, they're messengers. Here's...
Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray ...
In stressful times, are we making our pets anxious? Cau...
In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional sup...
Urban gardening in Japan: How to grow a green oasis in ...
Living in Japan’s famed concrete jungles may be convenient, but it can also lead...
Why is June a popular wedding season in Japan?
You've heard the term "June Bride" perhaps not only in Japan. But why is it so p...
Remote Japanese island, population 11, aims to become g...
Visitors to Takaikamishima, in western Japan, are welcomed by a colorful cast of...
How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life
The first thing Alison C. Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things s...
Is Father's Day getting more respect? Depends on who yo...
Is Father’s Day starting to get a little more attention as a holiday? Not if you...
