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Heat Stroke in Japan: A Foreigner’s Survival Guide to the Sweltering Summer
Japanese summers are famous for fireworks and festivals—but also for relentless heat and humidity that can floor even seasoned residents.…
Adult Adoption in Japan: Reasons and Requirements
Adult Adoption in Japan generally refers to ordinary adoption under the Civil Code where both parties are adults. In law,…
Kimoi Meaning: What This Japanese Slang Really Means in English
If you’ve ever watched Japanese dramas, anime, or scrolled through Japanese social media, you may have heard someone say “kimoi,”…
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How To Do Zazen Meditation: The Simple Practice That Transforms Your Mind
If you previously read our article on Buddhism in Japan (and if you haven’t, there is no time like the…
Honne and Tatemae in Japan: The Subtle Art of What’s Said and What’s Meant
How often are you really yourself? What I mean is, do you act the same way around your friends as…
Visit The Matagi People: Tohoku’s Hunter-Gatherers
In October, the Japan National Tourism Office (JNTO) held a media briefing to continue introducing the incredible opportunities that the…
Japan’s New Prime Minister?: A Difficult Path for Sanae Takaichi
Last week, we detailed the ascention of Sanae Takaichi to become the President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and…
Ikemen Meaning: More Than Just “Handsome”
They turn heads on screen, in cafés, and even at train stations: they are the effortlessly cool guys that the…
Sapporo Winter: Snow Festivals, Cuisine, and Cold-Weather Charm
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, turns into a dazzling snowy wonderland every winter. From glittering lights and white landscapes to…