LIFESTYLE
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...
Should you let pets sleep next to you?
It turns out, our furry best friend might be our sleep enemy. Lots of pet owners...
Want to grow your own rice? A step-by-step guide for ad...
Many of us think of rice as a plant that grows in flooded fields, and that’s bec...
The true cost of marriage in Japan: Who really pays the...
The overall number of marriages grew slightly in 2024, but Japan’s birth rate c...
Join the rhythm on Sado Island: Earth Celebration 2025 ...
Just off the coast of Niigata, Sado Island is preparing for its biggest event of...
Are traffic lights in Japan confusing?
Driving in Japan isn’t too different from driving in other countries. Sure, the ...
4 creative ways to engage children in STEM: Tips to fos...
The Trump administration is reshaping the pursuit of science through federal cut...
The kimono is more than an artifact and more than cloth...
The kimono garment, the national dress of Japan, carries within itself all of th...
