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Many prefectures and towns throughout Japan are represented by a mascot character that is seen as somewhat of a local ambassador. These characters typically become…
Observed as a summer holiday season from August 13th to 16th, Obon is the Japanese Buddhist custom of honoring ancestors who have passed away, rooted…
Recently, Pignic Cafe in Tokyo’s Akiruno city held a work experience day for a student from Akiruno Special Education School. At first, nerves were rife…
Customer service in Japan is often praised by both international travelers and residents alike, with many staff at stores and train stations going an extra…
Although it’s often called “Yamato Transport” in English, “Kuroneko Yamato”, translates literally to “Black Cat Yamato” from Japanese. Kuroneko Yamato is one of Japan’s largest…
“It was so heart-warming I wanted to cry.” “Thank you for this wonderful 5 minutes. Only good people are in this video!” “I was touched…
There is no doubt that parents and children share a very personal bond that can help lift one another up out of tough times. This…
It’s not uncommon to hear of workers in Japan’s service industry going the extra mile to accommodate customers with convenience and hospitality, whether it be…
April is a month for new starts and new opportunities, particularly among workers in Japan. Those starting new school or in a new company always…
A Twitter post sharing a letter from a pizzaman has been getting showered with many praise and comments such as “This world isn’t so bad…
On December 6th, 2020, a whale calf was found up on the shore at Tomita beach in Miyazaki prefecture. Although a “calf”, it still triples…
Japanese author Nami Kishida (@namikishida) has gained quite a following on Twitter for emotional stories she has shared on Twitter. She recently put them together…
Plastic modeling can be a rewarding, but frustrating hobby. Japanese Twitter user Buffy’s (@bafiwo) husband found that out when their young child accidentally broke a…
Just a few years ago, the Onomichi City Museum of Art in Hiroshima, Japan became a bit of a viral internet sensation–although not particularly for…
During the initial novel coronavirus outbreak and even now that the state of emergency is in effect, many supermarkets and drugstores remain open to serve…