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 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?
Japan’s Nine Million Empty “Akiya “ Homes Read Post »
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.
Why You See So Many Elderly Workers in Japan Read Post »
A growing number of workers in Japan are rejecting the idea that workplace-related drinking, also known as nomunication, is essential to team spirit.
The Changing Attitudes Towards Nomunication in Japan Read Post »
In Japan, kissing, especially in public, remains a delicate subject, wrapped up in questions of intimacy and cultural norms.
The Japanese and Kissing: The Where, When, and How Often Read Post »
Why some Japanese train stations have taken to celebrating the graduation of students who pass through every day.
When Japanese Train Stations Say “Congratulations” Read Post »
Why Japan’s robots, bullet trains, and vending machines live side-by-side with old technologies like fax machines and flip phones.
Why Japan’s Outdated Technologies Refuse to Die Read Post »
Why do you see so many eye patches in Japan? The reasons include surgery and a surprising number of cultural factors.
Why So Many Eyepatches in Japan? Read Post »
Gōkon, or group dating, suffered during the COVID pandemic. Signs point toward the phenomenon seeing a resurgence in Japan.
Is Group Dating Making a Comeback in Japan? Read Post »
Are you independent? Curious? Eccentric? A 100-year-old Japanese theory links your personality traits to your blood type.
Why Japanese People Will Ask About Your Blood Type Read Post »