Did Japan’s Hydrogen Gamble Fall Flat?
Japan’s hydrogen bet was to propel the country and its companies to the forefront of “the energy of the future.” So, what happened?
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Why You See So Many Elderly Workers in Japan
From construction sites to taxis, Japan’s seniors are employed everywhere. Here is a closer look at what kind of jobs elderly workers in Japan are doing and why.
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What Valentine’s and White Day Gifts Actually Mean in Japan
Japan has remixed Valentine’s Day, adding its own unique celebration: White Day. Both centre on gift giving, where each present says a lot more than what’s on the outside.
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Why Does Japanese TV Feel so Copy-Paste?
Why Japanese television and its ubiquitous variety shows often evoke a sense of déjà vu with its participants and formats.
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The Changing Attitudes Towards Nomunication in Japan
A growing number of workers in Japan are rejecting the idea that workplace-related drinking, also known as nomunication, is essential to team spirit.
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The Japanese and Kissing: The Where, When, and How Often
In Japan, kissing, especially in public, remains a delicate subject, wrapped up in questions of intimacy and cultural norms.
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When Japanese Train Stations Say “Congratulations”
Why some Japanese train stations have taken to celebrating the graduation of students who pass through every day.
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Why Japan’s Outdated Technologies Refuse to Die
Why Japan’s robots, bullet trains, and vending machines live side-by-side with old technologies like fax machines and flip phones.
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Why So Many Eyepatches in Japan?
Why do you see so many eye patches in Japan? The reasons include surgery and a surprising number of cultural factors.
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Nomunication: Japan’s Tradition of Work-Related Drinking
Nomunication – or Japanese work-related drinking culture – remains a staple of the salaryman lifestyle – but for how long?
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