FOOD
The Most Popular Ingredients for Japan’s Staple Dishes
Oden. Donabe. Miso soup. Sushi. Yakiniku. The choice of ingredients for each dish is immense. But which are the most popular in…
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FOOD
SOCIETY
Why The Mukoseki is Japan’s Deadliest Legal Trap
People without a family registry can die without access to essential services. Divorce law and Japan's koseki system explain why.
FOOD
Putting Ginger in the Refrigerator? Japan Ginger Expert Says…
Should you put your leftover ginger in the refrigerator? A ginger specialty shop in Japan's Saitama Prefecture says...
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan is Quietly Facing an Energy Crisis
A spike in electrical usage and a dip in solar energy output is raising fears that Japan could soon find itself in…
SOCIAL MEDIA
What Japan Thinks About Its Country’s COVID-19 Response
We've heard Western pundits heap praise on Japan's response to the pandemic. But people actually living in Japan tell a very different…
CULTURE
Rokuyo: Japan’s Lunar Calendar Tells You When To Marry
Japan's lunar calendar traditionally influences how people select their wedding days. But how many still abide by it?
WOMEN
COVID-19 Disproportionately Affecting Women and Children in Japan
A new study from Japan adds more evidence that the pandemic is having a lopsided impact on women and children.
POLITICS
The Top Three Myths About Japan’s COVID-19 Management
Japan has fared better than other countries with COVID-19 - but the myths surrounding its response aren't helping matters.