Free Counselling and Therapy Available Online in Japan
It can be increasingly difficult to deal with what is currently going on around us due to the ongoing crisis of the coronavirus. With the…
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Japanese rock legend Hyde rips into those not practicing social distancing and hitting up pubs during pandemic
L’Arc〜en〜Ciel and VAMPS vocalist and musician Hyde is a legend in Japanese rock music, having sold 40 million albums worldwide with L’Arc〜en〜Ciel and even sold…
Japan Post to temporarily stop accepting international mail due to coronavirus
Japan Post has announced a temporary suspension of the acceptance of international mail from 126 countries for EMS and Air Mail, and for all types…
Dad gets note from neighbor about crying baby, fears worst, receives heartwarming gesture during cornavirus stress
Protecting the the health of you and those around you, quarantining, and stress are just a few of many concerns that have arisen as people…
What are the odds? Quail chick hatches from supermarket egg
Quail eggs (known as uzura no tamago 鶉の卵) are a delicacy that have become popular fixtures of lunch boxes in Japan. They often crop up…
This android Buddha will lead you to satori
Japan is a wondrous blend of old and new—a high-tech and simultaneously anachronistic society. In the middle of bustling metropolitan centers lie peaceful shrines and…
The greatest digital heists in the history of Japan
The technological literacy of Japan is hard to gauge. On the surface, the country is beguilingly high-tech. The robotics industry is cutting-edge, and smartphone-strapped consumers…
Cherry, Peach, and Plum Blossoms – Can You Tell Them Apart?
Spring is slowly but surely sweeping across Japan. And every year it brings…well hay fever for the unlucky. But also FLOWERS! Tourists from all over…
Enjoy real Japanese home cooking with hosting service airKitchen
Have you ever wondered how to make okonomiyaki, tempura, or Japanese style curry? AirKitchen is a new kitchen sharing service that offers visitors to Japan…
Sanrio Puroland’s Heartwarming Message from Hello Kitty
Sui San | © Flickr.com It has been just over 3 months since the discovery of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, which as of March 2020…
Yowamushi Pedal stamp rally is a biker’s anime pilgrimage, popular cosplayer Chamomile reports
As fans of competitive bike racing manga and anime Yowamushi Pedal know, the setting for much of the action takes place in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture….
Interpreting the divine with a Japanese card reader
Spirituality is a little different in Japan. Religious practices have no Judea-Christian origin, rather a basis in indigenous traditions. Known as Shintoism, Japanese spiritual beliefs…
“The Croc Who Dies in 100 Days”: The popular manga has ended and left everyone in tears
Manga artist Yuuki Kikuchi started his 「100日後に死ぬワニ」 (hyaku-nichi go ni shinu wani / The crocodile who dies in 100 days) manga in December 2019 when…
Five stupid ways to get arrested in Japan
A few years back, I often met a buddy of mine; a Canadian named Jay. He was a nice guy, a former musician, cool enough….
Interview with Shogo Suzuki: The CEO Changing Japanese Society’s Attitude to Ex-Inmates
Japan’s prison system has been thrown into the spotlight in recent months thanks to the accusations against, and detention of, one Carlos Ghosn, illustrious ex-CEO…