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PDA in Japan: Understanding Public Displays of Affection in Japanese Culture
Public displays of affection (PDA) in Japan can be confusing for foreigners. While holding hands or hugging may seem normal…
School Lunch in Japan: Foreigner’s Guide to Kyūshoku Culture
Moving to Japan with children means mastering more than hiragana. One cultural bridges that parents will cross is kyūshoku —…
Halloween Costumes in Japan – Trends, Culture and Inspiration
Halloween has become one of the most celebrated seasonal events in Japan, blending Western traditions with unique Japanese creativity. Costumes…
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Aisekiya: Meet New People in Japan’s Social Izakaya Scene
Aisekiya, often called “shared-seat izakaya,” offers a casual and structured way to meet new people in Japan. For foreigners who…
Shinnenkai in Japan, The New Year Tradition
As we approach the end of 2025, our thoughts inevitably turn to 2026, the New Year, and the promise that…
Bonenkai: Japan’s Year-End Party Tradition
It’s November already, so for many of us, it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming holidays, spending time with…
Kokuhaku: The Confession Culture Behind Japan’s Approach to Love
Dating in Japan is much like anything else in Japan: there are a number of commonalities with courting a beau…
2025’s Top Ten Anime Songs in Japanese Karaoke
Japan’s national sport is sumo; its national dish is sushi; and its national dress the kimono. We all know this,…
Tori no Ichi 2025: The Lively Festival of Good Fortune in Tokyo
As the crisp air of November settles over Tokyo, something magical begins to stir. Lanterns flicker to life, chants rise…