LIFESTYLE
36th Annual International Snowball Fight Competition to...
Since the dawn of humanity, whenever we have been blessed with lightly frozen fl...
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying th...
There’s a perception, bordering on a stereotype, that Japan has lost a lot of it...
Japanese women show rebounding interest in giving Valen...
We recently talked about how the custom of sending nengajo, or New Year’s cards,...
Japan's regional pop culture war
A tsunami of fans surged into Tokyo Big Sight on a cold winter morning in late 2...
Common tax mistakes in Japan: What foreigners often get...
Japan’s tax system is logical on paper, but easy to get wrong in practice — espe...
Could that dresser become a kitchen cabinet? The art of...
Maybe it's a scratched-up old sideboard found at a yard sale and turned into a s...
Despite legal victory, Japan's tattoo artists still fac...
Walk into any public bath in Japan and you're liable to see a sign banning any v...
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during t...
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of w...
Herbs grown indoors require extra care. Here are some tips
I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require muc...
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in s...
Work life is a big part of life in Japan. With a culture that emphasizes profess...
Getting CPR and AED certified in Japan: Why lifesaving ...
Even in “safe” countries like Japan, accidents can happen anywhere and at any ti...
Dondo-yaki: Japan’s fiery farewell to New Year celebrat...
If you’re in Japan in mid-January, you might stumble across a surprising winter ...
Music can affect your driving – but not always how you’...
For many of us, listening to music is simply part of the driving routine – as or...
China's birth-rate push sputters as couples stay child-...
Twenty-five-year-old Grace and her husband are set on staying child-free, resist...
In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette...
We’ve all been there – splitting a bill at dinner, covering a mate’s coffee, or ...
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to sta...
In Japan, it’s customary to start off the new year be going to a Shinto shrine t...
