Food
Japanese Snacks: Everything From Pocky to Shrimp Crackers
It's not just about the Kit Kats. From deep-fried rolls to almond fish, Japanese snacks run a fascinating (and delicious) gamut.
Articles by Krys Suzuki
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Food
Culture
Does The KonMari Method Spark Joy in Japan?
Does Kondo Marie's approach (and success) spark as much joy in her own home country of Japan? The answer may surprise you.
Culture
Where Have Japan’s Fashion Subcultures Gone?
Why have wild fashion subcultures largely disappeared from Tokyo's streets? Blame Uniqlo and the Internet.
Culture
Aokigahara, Japan’s “Suicide Forest”: Drowning in a Sea of Trees
Why has Aokigahara, a forest full of legend and history, gained notoriety as a haven of death?
Culture
Gyaru: The Brazen Fashion Rebellion of 90s Japan
How a rebellion by rich girls against their own status became a rollicking fashion phenomenon.
Women
Hiratsuka Raicho: The Japanese Feminist’s Life and Work
Hiratsuka Raicho was a writer, feminist, and women's liberation activist who played a pivotal role in modern Japan's women's rights movement.
Culture
Valentine’s Day in Japan: Vaunted Tradition or Sexist Standard?
Why is a popular Japanese chocolate-giving tradition once rooted in gratitude and appreciation now being called out as a form of power…
Featured
Hikikomori: A Path Forward for Japan’s Recluses?
Why does Japan drive some to remain secluded their entire lives? A look at Japan's hikikomori and how some are working to…