How the Role of Fathers is Changing in Japan
For decades, Japanese fathers were absent breadwinners, while mothers ran the household. Today, many younger dads want to change that.
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Family and Relationships
From dating trends like gokon to the deep importance of family ties, Japan’s approach to relationships offers fascinating insights. Learn how tradition and modern pressures shape love, marriage, and community.
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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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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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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