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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Culture and Society
Japanese culture and society are rich in aspects and ideas that are unique and not found elsewhere. Delve behind the curtain of how things are the way they are – and why.
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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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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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Why Japan’s Outdated Technologies Refuse to Die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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Is Group Dating Making a Comeback in Japan?
Gōkon, or group dating, suffered during the COVID pandemic. Signs point toward the phenomenon seeing a resurgence in Japan.
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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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