Japanese voice actor 大塚明夫 Akio Otsuka is known for such roles as Solid Snake in the Metal Gear video game series, Marshall D. Teach /…

As you may find in other countries, public bathrooms in Japan often have a cleaning log posted on the wall so that supervisors can ensure…

Public restrooms in Japan and many other countries of the world have pictograms to indicate “men,” “women” as well as a wheelchair pictogram for people…

When you go to the restroom, you’ll usually see a sign indicating entrances for men and women. In Japan, the signs are often pictograms like…

In August 2021, OiTr Corporation will launch a new service called OiTr ads, installing dispensers with digital signage functionality to display silent advertisements exclusively in…

Dogs are big business in Japan. Pet ownership is growing over recent years while some canines reach legendary status. Hachiko, the faithful hound immortalized as…

The Kominato Line in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, which has been operating since 1917, is one of Japan’s most famous local railway lines. It uses…

Just like anywhere, kids in Japan are pretty cute. ESL teachers living throughout the country probably think this nearly every day. In recent years, many…

It’s happened so many times. I have a busy day and a jam-packed schedule with obligations that take me from one side of the city…

As you may already know, most Japanese toilets, especially in restaurants and shops, are fitted with electronic bidet seats. While the invention is used almost…

Bidets are by no means an exclusively Japanese experience, but public Japanese bathrooms are known for their high-tech toilets accompanied by an array of complicated…

Whether you’ve been to Japan or not, you probably know by now that for the uninitiated, toilets in Japan can be a tricky thing. Both…