TECHNOLOGY
Robot Izakaya: A New Level of Contactless Service
As Japanese restaurants and bars open back up after the state of emergency, some are looking to modern technology to help enforce…
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TECHNOLOGY
FOOD
Unique Japanese Food: Cuisine You’ll Only Find in Japan
Do you know shirako, konnyaku, and chankonabe? Go beyond ramen and learn about a host of unique Japanese ingredients and food prep…
PATREON
Abe’s Zombie Government: The PM’s Ratings Are in FreeFall
Abe Shinzo likely won't resign as Japan's Prime Minister any time soon - but the polling numbers are clear: his Cabinet is…
ENTERTAINMENT
Behind Kimura Hana’s Death, a Flailing TV Station
As revelations around Kimura Hana's death continue to surface, it helps to know a little about Fuji Television - and its sinking…
CULTURE
Mayim Mayim: The Hit Hebrew Folk Song of Japan
How did Mayim Mayim, a song every Jewish kid knows by heart, end up a staple of Japanese society, featured in anime,…
WOMEN
Kanno Sugako and Her Daring Revolution
How a writer and socialist revolutionary ended up undertaking a daring plot to take out the Meiji Emperor - and the price…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
From “Nippon” to “Nihon”: The Evolution of Japan’s Name
What's so controversial about a country's name? In the case of "Japan", 1,300 years of history have led to disputes over just…
SOCIETY
Umbrella Theft Inspires Some in Japan to Get Clever
Umbrella theft is a vexing problem in Japan - inspiring some to invent clever ways to prevent people from purloining their parasols.