Written By : Luke Mahoney
It’s been a long month. Japan is preparing for a wave of the virus as more individuals stay home, and further precautions are implemented. Unfortunately,…
I’m likely not alone. From an anecdotal perspective, the popularity of yoga seems to be increasing in Japan in recent years. I’ve noticed more online…
The streets of Osaka can be rough. You’d be forgiven for not noticing upon first glance. Japan itself is an incredibly safe nation, especially when…
Japan has its own entourage of internet celebrities and online influencers, but perhaps none are as well known as Hikakin. Famous for beatboxing and vocalized…
As an English teacher, I’ve had the good fortune to meet many interesting students: prominent business leaders, exceptionally talented young people, artists, and entertainers. A…
It can be difficult to be vegetarian or vegan in Japan. Meat products are the norm, and you need to be a kanji master to…
Japanese people have a reputation for being considerate and polite. Many go out of their way to help, and they are quick to apologize over…
Dear Diary, Day 47 of lockdown. Cabin fever! Yes, I think I have cabin fever. With the hazardous conditions outside, I’ve been cooped up here…
Families across Japan are experiencing some difficult times. Schools are out of session recently, forcing children to stay at home. Likewise, working adults find themselves…
COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns have people down. Restaurants and bars are empty as nightlife has mostly ground to a halt. Residents have few options…
The Japanese government is a multi-partied affair dominated by the conservative LDP party. As we’ve reported before, politics in Japan is mostly a man’s game….
Japan has a reputation for being fashionable. Just take a walk down Takeshita Street, “kawaii central,” near Harajuku station. This insanely crowded pedestrian shopping area…
Every year hundreds of professionals convene at the annual ENDEX show. Known as the life-ending industry exhibition, the conference gathers leading companies showcasing their funeral…
If you follow music, then you know Billie Eilish. The 18-year-old has experienced runaway success. Her 2019 album “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We…
Japanese food is fantastic. After a long day of work, there is nothing like pigging out on teishoku, a set menu of Japanese cuisine. A…