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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Crazy and Kawaii
The crazy and kawaii (cute) stories from and about Japan that will make you smile or go huh.
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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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 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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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 Japanese People Will Ask About Your Blood Type
Are you independent? Curious? Eccentric? A 100-year-old Japanese theory links your personality traits to your blood type.
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