Japan has a reputation for cleanliness. School children are tasked with cleaning their classrooms, and company employees keep offices spotless. In recent years, Japanese lifestyle…

I remember the first time I got to Japan as an exchange student, and one of the things I had to do first was opening…

The TBS TV show, “Gutto Luck!” aired an episode on October 28th, 2020, with a particular focus on the “no nickname policy” which has been…

An illustrated history of changing trends in Japanese make-up over the past 30 years has become a big hit with Twitter users. Professional illustrator Pai…

Japan’s various cuisine isn’t known for being particularly spicy. If you want scorching hot flavor that makes you tear up, you’re better off trying out…

Onsen (温泉) represents an important part of the Japanese culture and has been one of the most popular activities to do if you are visiting…

Teaching English is a gateway to working in Japan for many foreigners. English plays an important role in Japanese education, so the demand for native…

“Atypical” is typical during the days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like every country, Japan is growing accustomed to peculiar policies and awkward workarounds as commerce…

On November 6th 2020, 『グッとラック!』(“Gutto Luck!”), an information variety show on Japanese TV network TBS, had a special on the recent trend towards normalization of…

Do you plan on coming to Japan in November next year? November is a great month to visit this beautiful country especially because of the…

During the pandemic, like many, I find myself working remotely at home. Despite the fantastic convenience of a 30-second commute from my bedroom to the…

With a pandemic raging and an uncertain future hanging over most of the world, it’s nice to come across an uplifting story from time to…

Mataji’s wife made curry rice for their family one day. Something about the meal made him want to share it on his Twitter account (@beppumataji)….

Koban (kumagoma0731) is a manga artist whose work revolves around child-rearing and cats. According to her Instagram bio, she began drawing manga to remember her…

Trigger warning: This article mentions depression and suicide and may be upsetting for some. “I think a lot of people [in Japan] look at mental…