FEATURED
Sake Cocktails: A Modern Take on a Traditional Beverage
How Japanese sake went from being a sacred drink reserved for the gods to a versatile beverage enjoyed for its own sake…
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FEATURED
CULTURE
Why Men’s “Summer Nipples” Disturb Japanese Women
As Japan's summers get hotter, women are becoming increasingly vocal about a male fashion faux pas that many of them wish would…
CULTURE
Herbivore Men in Japan: A Step Toward Gender Equality?
While some herald them as a step forward in gender equality, other experts say that Japan's "herbivore men" are still stuck in…
CULTURE
Ukiyo-e: The Floating World of Edo Japan
From beautiful bijinga to scandalous shunga, a history of the evolution of Ukiyo-e, and how it changed the world of Edo Period…
CULTURE
Holidays in Japan: The Complete Guide
Japan ranks seventh worldwide for most public holidays. Learn about all the official (and a few unofficial) holidays in Japan and how…
WOMEN
Cinderella Weight: A Deadly Standard for Japanese Women
A Twitter trend from 2018 has more than a few Japanese women chasing their "Cinderella weight." Health experts in Japan say that's…
CULTURE
Japan’s Disappearing Home Buddhist Altars
They're still a staple in movies and anime. But in reality, 60% of Japanese homes lack an ancestral altar. What's driving the…
ENTERTAINMENT
Studio Ghibli: What Next for the Animation Giant?
Studio Ghibli has a had a rocky half-decade, but things are looking up. What's currently happening at the house that Miyazaki Hayao…