Since 2012, Japan has employed “help mark” badges to help those with disabilities and ailments. Created by the Tokyo Metropolitan government, individuals with “invisible disabilities”…

Japanese burger joints often offer unique takes on the classic hamburger. McDonald’s has reengineered its double cheeseburger into a rice burger and introduced a Tonkatsu…

For anyone who has never been, Kyoto lives up to its reputation as one of the best big cities in the world. With over 17…

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…

Earlier this year, the classic Super Mario Bros. franchise marked its 35th anniversary. To celebrate, Nintendo announced several products and events including the Super Mario…

Japan has a reputation for cleanliness. School children are tasked with cleaning their classrooms, and company employees keep offices spotless. In recent years, Japanese lifestyle…

Americans and other foreign residents living in Japan likely feel exasperated by cultural differences from time to time. Especially early in their stay, the seemingly…

“Atypical” is typical during the days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like every country, Japan is growing accustomed to peculiar policies and awkward workarounds as commerce…

During the pandemic, like many, I find myself working remotely at home. Despite the fantastic convenience of a 30-second commute from my bedroom to the…

With a pandemic raging and an uncertain future hanging over most of the world, it’s nice to come across an uplifting story from time to…

Sweatpants manufacturers must be losing their minds during the pandemic. If most consumers are anything like me, remote work-from-home lifestyles have all but ended the…

Recently, illustrator and manga artist Gidre ぎどれ (@gidre_) posted a story of an artist with a negative personality struggling to manage his emotions while navigating…

When you think of home, what comes to mind? An apartment in the city? A sofa and a TV? Children playing in the garden or…

Most people don’t like a lonely night. As winter approaches throughout the northern hemisphere, the importance of a good snuggle is increasingly paramount. And this…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the best and the worst out of people. While we have seen some less-than-inspiring incidences during the outbreak, you’d be…