Category: Culture

Kintsugi: The Art of Embracing Brokenness and Finding Beauty

5 Surprising Reasons Japanese Communication Feels Fuwafuwa

10 Odd Facts About The Yakuza

25 Most Beautiful Places in Japan

Tanuki: The Quirky Raccoon Dog of Japanese Folklore

Introduction to Stigmatized Properties in Japan: The Website “Oshima Teru”

Onionade: Japan’s Unique Onion-Based Drink with a Fruity Twist

San, Sama, Kun, and Chan: How to Use Japanese Name Suffixes Correctly

Waku Waku : Meaning, Usage, and Origins of Waku Waku

Yokozuna: Mastering the Rope and the Legendary Path to Sumo Greatness

“Yabai” (やばい): The Japanese Word That Can Be Anything

How to Call My Husband in Japanese 

7 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Japan

Teachers in Japan: Salaries, Challenges, and Unwavering Cultural Respect

Tokyo’s Hidden Gems: 6 Ryokans for an Authentic Japanese Experience

Is Japanese Work Culture So Bad? Understanding the Japanese Work Environment

5 Traditional Japanese Soups You Should Try

Ishoku Hada: Fashion Subculture With Colorful Body Painting

Daisugi, the 600 year old Japanese way of growing trees on top of the trees

Japan’s Clever Solution to Save Turtles on Train Tracks

The Samurai Who Became a Mexican Saint

Top 15 Best Japanese Actors of All Time

Japanese Politician’s Campaign Staff Draws Criticism for Attire

13 Photos That Prove Japan Is a Country From Another Planet