Sou Yamauchi (@suymuc) is the director of the 北の大地の水族館 Northern Daichi Aquarium in Kitami, Hokkaido. He often updates his Twitter with his aquarium’s signature “Ask…

One of the most remarkable things about modern Japan is how quickly a country with practically no history of pet ownership has become a nation…

Are you planning to pop the big question to your girlfriend? Do you dread the prospect of meeting your father-in-law for the first time? If…

As Japan continues to face the growing threat of COVID-19 within its borders, many companies have mandated or encouraged employees to begin telecommuting or off-peak…

It seems there’s a bubble tea shop at every corner in Japan these days. These drinks, which go by the name タピオカティー “tapioca tea” or…

Considering that many anime fans took advantage of the extended Golden Week holiday to catch up on the Spring season’s lineup, it makes perfect sense…

April is the beginning of the fiscal year for many companies in Japan, and the time of year when many new employees begin to work….

As a global trend, men are becoming more conscious about skin care and self-grooming, including body hair. So then, what about Japan? Japanese cosmetics brand…

Sharing life with a household pet is pure bliss, and there’s always the ceaseless excitement of having a forever friend and partner-in-crime. But needless to…

Pokemaniacs and those not quite so into the hit series would probably agree on one thing: the Pokedex is filled with a variety of cute…