LIFESTYLE
In a lonely world, widespread AI chatbots and ‘companio...
Within two days of launching its AI companions last month, Elon Musk’s xAI chatb...
Take an inside look at Osaka Expo, with just six weeks ...
As the Osaka Expo enters its final six weeks before closing on October 13, the g...
As shorts are increasingly allowed in the Japanese work...
Summer in Japan seems to be getting hotter and longer each year, to the point wh...
Less tax, more luxury: Millionaires flock to Dubai
Rich people are flocking to Dubai in record numbers, drawn to the desert city by...
Why parks are removing nude statues in Japan
Walk through parks in Japan and you’ll see the usual sights: neatly trimmed lawn...
Rooms of their own: Women-only communities thrive in China
Laughter erupts over a board game and coffee at a rural cottage in China's easte...
How do you switch from dispatch to direct hire in Japan?
Many people starting work in Japan often have to settle for temporary haken (dis...
Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swi...
Rip currents are one of the coast's greatest dangers and account for the most be...
How do you get rid of cockroaches in Japan?
Perhaps the most unwelcome house guest in all of Japan is a roach. The country i...
Kyoto haunted house is back from the dead with new depa...
For decades, every summer ghosts, ghouls, and other terrifying creatures would a...
Crane games in Japanese convenience stores getting more...
Up through the early ‘90s, it was pretty normal for convenience stores in Americ...
Japan venture seeks to export 'espresso' of hot springs
Japan's famous onsen hot springs were long considered unexportable, until an ide...
Is Japan the best country to teach English? Here’s how ...
Teaching English is a popular and relatively easy way for English speakers to mo...
Retiring and relocating? Take a holistic approach
Debra Taylor has had a busy year or so: She's going through a divorce while in t...
Common post-honeymoon stage issues in Japan
So you’ve been dating your Japanese partner for a while now, and lately, you’ve ...
New service lets you get calls from anime magical girls...
Every magical girl anime series has its own distinguishing hook, twist, or quirk...
