WOMEN
Women Grab Spotlight in Japan’s Fall 2020 Drama Season
A truckload of female characters and an increased focused on women's issues show how Japanese drama reflects a changing Japan.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Two Konmaris: How Cleanliness Guru’s Marketed in the West
Two different YouTube channels for Kondo Marie fans highlight fundamental differences in Western vs. Japanese marketing.
ENTERTAINMENT
These Strange Japanese YouTube Manga Ads Are Offending Everyone
Offended by these Japanese ads on YouTube? It's not just you - they're universally despised in Japan as well.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Halloween in Japan: From Kid’s Marketing to Shibuya Chaos
How did Halloween in Japan go from being a holiday for foreigners to an annual event that draws out millions across the…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Putsun! The Sound That Japanese Telephone Makes Has Evolved
A recent tweet by a Japanese novelist about a correction she received from her proofreader shows how Japanese is changing with the…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japanese Business Etiquette: How To Say You “Got It”?
Have trouble with your Japanese business etiquette? You're in good company: a recent Twitter thread highlights how even native speakers struggle with…
FOOD
Why Japan’s Vanishing Ramen Shops Might Be Good News
The pandemic is putting more ramen shops than usual out of business. One expert argues that this might not be a bad…
TRAVEL
Don’t Miss Out on Japan’s Five Most Charming Prefectures
A 2020 survey reveals the most charming prefectures in Japan according to locals. Is your favorite amongst the top five?