Ten Japanese Laws You May Already Have Broken
It is not easy for people to follow Japanese laws – doubly so for foreigners, who might be breaking laws without knowing it.
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The Changes Coming for Japanese Konbini Stores
Japan’s convenience stores are national institutions. They are also facing growing needs to change and adapt in ways that reveal much about Japan as a nation.
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A Love Letter to “Janglish”
Japan’s approach to English leads a lot of Janglish. On the surface, it is amusing and silly. Dig a bit deeper, and it holds deeper meaning .
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How Climate Change Is Reshaping Japan
From stronger typhoons to shorter springs, Japan is feeling the impacts of climate change. Developments threaten crops, coastlines, and communities.
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The Strange Economics of Alcohol in Japan
How can a can of Strong Zero cost less than bottled water in Japan? The answer involves alcohol loopholes and ingenuity.
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Why More Japanese Are Raising Beetles for a Living
What used to be a childhood hobby is now big business. Breeding beetles in Japan is a niche market worth millions of yen a year.
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How the Role of Fathers is Changing in Japan
For decades, Japanese fathers were absent breadwinners, while mothers ran the household. Today, many younger dads want to change that.
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Why Love the Konjac-Based Organs from Saitama?
A small Saitama factory turned adversity into innovation by creating konjac-based simulated organs for surgical training.
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Japan’s Nine Million Empty “Akiya “ Homes
Japan’s akiya (vacant homes) have gone from rural curiosity to a nationwide reality with 9 million empty homes. But how did we get to the staggering numbers?
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Japan’s Muscular Stock Photos, Oh My
Bare-chested men flexing in a tea field? Welcome to the oddly delightful world of Japan’s muscular stock photos.
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