CULTURE
Enmusubi: The Japanese Ritual of Forging Romantic Connections
Is it love...or is it destiny? A look into the concept of enmusubi, including Japan's most famous "power spots" for forging new…
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NEWS
Japanese Department Store Apologizes for Christmas Cake Debacle
As some in Japan got their Christmas cakes half off at the konbini, others went full price - and ended up severely…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan’s Booming Death Business: ENDEX, The End Of Life Exhibition
Japan’s rising death rate is good business For ENDEX: The End Of Life Exhibition. We discover that it’s more than just Hello…
CULTURE
Japanese User Celebrates Obon with Cucumber and Eggplant Pokemon
A clever social media user in Japan put a modern spin on an Obon tradition, giving their ancestors a ride home in…
CULTURE
This Japanese Seal Holds an Epic 108 Characters
What's the longest name you can fit on a traditional Japanese seal? How about the nom de plume of a legend with…
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…
CULTURE
Japanese Shrine Maiden School: An Inside View
What does it take to become a certified Japanese shrine maiden? A certified miko gives us an insider's look at a miko…
CULTURE
National Living Treasures: Japan’s Living Embodiments of Culture
How Japan's national living treasures preserve culture and the clever tactics - including Pokemon! - used to promote their work.