NEWS
IC Cards and More: Japan’s Transportation System Is As Interesting As Convenient
IC cards are now a must for using the Japanese public transport system. But the cards are more varied, and more interesting,…
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NEWS
CULTURE
Radio Taisō: A Nuanced History of a Nearly 100-Year-Old Tradition
It has its origins in life insurance and has even been a tool of colonialism. Learn about the long, complicated history of…
TRAVEL
Yamanote Line: 10 Little-Known Facts
The Yamanote line is the beating heart of transportation for many in Tokyo. Here are some facts you may not know.
FOOD
This is Not a Croquette: How Japan Changed French Food
You say croquette, Japan says korokke. Our Japanese author looks at how staples of French cooking changed to suit her country's palette.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Group Promoting Latin Characters for Japanese Writing Gives Up
Earlier this year, a group that aimed to replace the Japanese writing system with the Latin alphabet admitted defeat.
ENTERTAINMENT
Meet Clara, The New Otaku Women’s Gym
A new gym chain in Japan wants to help otaku women stay healthy and love themselves - while also shamelessly enjoying their…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Egui: One Japanese Word’s Journey from “Awful” to “Awesome!”
"Egui" in Japanese used to have a thoroughly negative meaning. Not anymore. Here's when - and why - that changed.
ENTERTAINMENT
“Zelda Holiday”: Why Some in Japan Extended Their Long Vacation
The release of the latest installment of Nintendo's Zelda series saw some in Japan take off work - and some companies don't…