Needless to say, 2020 is a year that many of us won’t forget for a while. The pandemic reared its ugly head causing things like…

Turning twenty is a big deal in Japan. The age marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and is celebrated with a coming-of-age ceremony hosted…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many find themselves unable to meet friends or family despite the holidays. For some, it’s just too risky currently to go…

During COVID-19, you simply can’t forget to wash our hands. It’s dangerous, after all. Maybe some unique hand soap might make it easier to remember?…

Being a parent is tough—it’s a full-time job without a doubt. As every parent knows, you have to keep a watchful eye on your child,…

Natsume Sōseki 夏目漱石 is one of Japan’s most famous novelists, and the only one to grace a banknote. He is credited with pioneering the synthesis…

For the first time in a while, tatutututu (@tatutututu) went out for a walk and was lucky to notice something in the street that warmed…

The New Year’s brought heavy snow to Northern Japan. The blizzard conditions across the Hokuriku region caused a standstill on the Hokuriku Expressway and 8…

Winter is in full effect in Japan. Temperatures are dropping, and various regions are seeing heavy snowfall and shortened periods of daylight. While this makes…

Japan is the only country in the world where pets outnumber children. Not only are there more pets in Japan than ever, but their owners…

Children often fight. If you ask my family, It’s an essential part of growing up. But what happens when a sibling is battling with something…

There are a lot of things to do when a couple decides to get married. Pick a date, introduce the two families, choose a venue…

Doshisha Corporation has released a set of “smart” square frying pans under the “sutto” brand name, which offer several advantages over conventional models. In developing…

Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward The blooms started opening out in Okinawa on January 13, and are expected in Tokyo around March 18. The Kanhi-Zakura cherry…

Visiting a Shinto shrine in the middle of the night is not usually recommended. Some Japanese people think that ghosts may appear… One night, at…