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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Why Japan’s Free Press is so Unfree
Japan has a massive problem when it comes to freedom of the press. The issues shape what you see on TV and read in the paper.
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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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