Why are fruit and vegetables in Japan so expensive?
The price of fresh fruit and vegetables in Japan is a real shocker. In the case of fruit, it’s commonplace to hear people say that…
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YouTuber GEN3 chillaxes with his pet owl during free time
We recently wrote about pet ownership in Japan. Historically uncommon, households have been adopting furrier family members en masse in recent years. The country has…
Humorous COVID-19 road signs trend on Twitter as others turn to humor to beat the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is no laughing matter. Governments across the globe have been enforcing lockdowns to differing degrees during limited commerce and tourism. Similarly, Japan…
A growing number of ‘cyber homeless’ are struggling in Japan amid the pandemic
In Japan, residents in quick need of computer access head to internet cafes. These places of business offer a quiet cubicle equipped with an internet-connected…
Old-timey footage of Japan
Personally, I’ve always been fascinated by Japanese history. While far from an expert on the issue, there’s just something mystical about the society as it…
Miniature landscapes capture the quintessence of memorable Arashiyama, Kyoto
Situated in the far west of Kyoto, Arashiyama is the second-most famous sightseeing district in the area. Renowned for its majestic and otherworldly towering bamboo…
Japan must look to the medical industry to save its flat-lining tourism industry!
Of the many industries that have been decimated by the spread of COVID-19 around the globe, the tourism industry is perhaps hardest hit. The story…
Sleep deprivation is wiping out Japan’s productivity
Trains are a big part of life in Japan. If you live in a metropolitan city, perhaps as a business person, you can expect a…
Centenarian ladies explain the lifetime of experiences that go into Osechi cuisine
When you think of Japan, the first things that often come to mind are overcrowded Tokyo wards and neon shopping districts set abuzz. During non-pandemic…
Japanese businessman with ADHD develops a novel way to get organized and stay focused
There’s a lot going on. Walk along a crowded street in downtown Tokyo, bicyclists whizzing by your shoulder, and you’ll see how much focus it…
Touching “A Whisker Away”-esque manga of deceased wife returning as cat to comfort husband
If you’re an anime fan, you may have recently noticed A Whisker Away floating its way up your Netflix recommendations page. The 2020 feature-length film…
Japanese inventor makes face mask that rises to let you eat, other “useless machines” for pandemic times
Although it has become somewhat of a political issue in some countries, medical authorities mostly concur that that wearing a face mask is useful the…
Bonuses Down and Paycuts a Must in Pandemic-slammed Japan
For a long time, I would suggest that Japanese consumers have been squeezed. In October 2019, the government raised the consumption tax from eight percent…
A significant number of foreigners experience housing discrimination in Japan
It’s not uncommon for Japan to be described as some kind of utopia. The temptation is certainly understandable. Violent crime is exceptionally rare here, the…
Top convenient goods and items perfect for the hot summers in Japan
Due to the high humidity and hot weather during summers in Japan, many companies have been competing to create the most convenient and unique items…