FOOD
Nekomanma: The “Ill-Mannered” Japanese Food That Used to be a Commonfolk Staple
Is pouring miso soup onto rice bad manners? It is in modern Japan. But this "cat food" was a commoner staple for…
tradition
FOOD
WOMEN
Japan’s Prime Minister Avoids Challenging Sumo’s Gendered Ring Ban
Takaichi Sanae sidestepped an issue that would likely have caused a row amongst her right-wing supporters.
CULTURE
The Hidden Culture Behind Japan’s Bag-Charms Craze
Experts say "oshi-katsu" and this age-old religious trend have helped fuel the rise of character dolls dangling from bags and backpacks.
TRAVEL
Ryokan vs. Hotels: Inside Japan’s Unique Accommodation Culture
Should you stay in a "modern" hotel or a more "traditional" ryokan in Japan? Here's what to consider when deciding.
SOCIETY
Survey: 1 in 4 Japanese Kids Can’t Use a Japanese-Style Squat Toilet
The times they are a-changin', with 26.7% of elementary school kids saying they can't use the old-style devices.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Event in Kyoto Celebrates Area’s “Culture of Unkindness”
How about some bubuzuke? A recent event in Kyoto tested people's ability to pick up on the REAL meaning behind seemingly bland…
FOOD
Mochi Choking Deaths Skyrocket in Japan With The New Year
Every year, more people in Japan die from choking on mochi, the country's famous chewy rice treat, than die in automobile accidents.
SOCIETY
Japanese Chemical Company Holds Memorial for Murdered Bugs
Earth Corporation in Japan kills a lot of insects every year. And every year, they make sure to atone for it.