LIFESTYLE

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Shout-out for yodeling? Swiss seek recognition from U.N. cultural agency as tradition turns modern

Shout-out for yodeling? Swiss seek recognition from U.N...

Yodel-ay-hee ... what?! Those famed yodeling calls that for centuries have echoe...

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The beauty backfire effect: Being too attractive can hurt fitness influencers, new research shows

The beauty backfire effect: Being too attractive can hu...

“Sex sells” has been a mantra in marketing for decades. As researchers who study...

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New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends

New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai...

Kyoto’s connection to Japan’s history and traditional culture is the main thing ...

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Japan Legal Wedding service offers a path for travelers to hold destination weddings in Japan

Japan Legal Wedding service offers a path for travelers...

As Japan becomes increasingly popular as a travel destination, it stands to reas...

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'Shichi-Go-San': How to celebrate the unique Japanese milestone for kids aged 7-5-3

'Shichi-Go-San': How to celebrate the unique Japanese m...

November in Japan brings a unique holiday that can only be celebrated a few time...

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Kanagawa enterprises take on 'NY NOW Summer 2025' in push for U.S. expansion

Kanagawa enterprises take on 'NY NOW Summer 2025' in pu...

The global market for daily necessities is booming. Private research forecasts s...

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Coffin meditation sessions being offered by Tokyo relaxation parlor

Coffin meditation sessions being offered by Tokyo relax...

Japan is big on places to relax. Whether it’s a cozy cafe, mountainside hot spri...

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Reports that using -chan in Japan constitutes sexual harassment are at least a little exaggerated

Reports that using -chan in Japan constitutes sexual ha...

Before we get into the meat of this article, let’s start with a linguistics appe...

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Letters from Japan: 'He’s on the phone again'

Letters from Japan: 'He’s on the phone again'

Hey Hilary—He’s On The Phone Again I never thought I would be writing to anyone ...

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Is a love confession necessary for a romantic relationship in Japan?

Is a love confession necessary for a romantic relations...

You can’t talk about dating in Japan without the concept of kokuhaku, or directl...

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How to meet men in Japan: Dating tips for foreign women

How to meet men in Japan: Dating tips for foreign women

Trying to figure out how to meet men in Japan can feel like a minefield. Even if...

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Four things not to do with recycling boxes in Japan

Four things not to do with recycling boxes in Japan

Japan, famously, has very few public trash cans. On the other hand, when out and...

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Self-defense laws in Japan: How can you protect yourself?

Self-defense laws in Japan: How can you protect yourself?

You’re walking home late at night. Someone is following you. You squirt pepper s...

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Brewing crisis: Java-loving New Yorkers confront soaring coffee costs

Brewing crisis: Java-loving New Yorkers confront soarin...

New Yorkers run on coffee. From high-end experimental boutique cafes to the humb...

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Adultery in Japan: What counts as cheating?

Adultery in Japan: What counts as cheating?

While sex may sell, affairs are guaranteed to attract attention worldwide. A qui...

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Tokyo’s Shibuya losing popularity as a place to go drinking, drops out of top 10 in survey

Tokyo’s Shibuya losing popularity as a place to go drin...

Japanese restaurant information website Hot Pepper recently conducted its latest...