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…
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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…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
“Logical Harassment”: The Latest Curse of the Japanese Workplace?
Is it "harassment" to batter your colleagues and loved ones with logic? A new concept goes viral in Japan - and is…
FOOD
Why The “Doggie Bag” Concept Pooped Out in Japan
Japan prides itself on a "mottainai" philosophy of reuse and reducing waste. So why do most restaurants not let customers take leftovers…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Kyoto Cracks Down on Barkers in Tourist Trap Districts
A revised law aims to eliminate harassment of locals and tourists from Kyoto's top tourist areas. But will it work?
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
The 1 Yen Coin Moves Closer to Its Inevitable Doom
Japan's modern 1 yen coin has an interesting 65-year history. But could cashless and COVID-19 soon make it a relic of the…
FEATURED
White Day in Japan Doesn’t Solve Gender Gap Issues
White Day is a holiday in Japan believed to solve the gender gap issues created by Valentine's Day. But does it really?
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
You Can’t Do That in Japan (Anymore!): Hanzawa Naoki and Japan’s Modern Business World
The revival of a popular drama is met with huge fanfare and ratings - but some are pointing out that its depiction…