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8 Dating Apps in Japan You Need to Know
Searching for a dating app in Japan often leads to the same international platforms, but those are not the apps…
A Look Into Japan’s Hostess Club World
Thanks to the popularity of manga and anime such as Ouran Highschool Host Club, or Maid-Sama!, many people have become…
Energy Drinks in Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide to Staying Wired Safely and Cheaply
Moving to Japan means quickly discovering a wall of neon cans, palm-sized brown bottles, and even jelly pouches promising instant…
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Sheila Cliffe on The Kimono Closet and the Stories Kimono Hold
Sheila Cliffe is a longtime kimono researcher and the author of Kimono Style. In her new book, The Kimono Closet,…
Japanese Cultural Concepts: A Complete Guide to Japan’s Most Powerful Philosophies
Japan exports two things that the rest of the world cannot seem to get enough of: technology and philosophy. The…
Mushin Meaning: Losing Yourself to Find Yourself
What is Mushin? Mushin (Pronunciation: moo-sheen・Japanese: (無心) is a concept that you can find in many areas of life, as…
Omotenashi Meaning: The Practice Behind Japan’s Convenience and Comfort
If you’ve studied Japanese, you might’ve heard the word omotenashi (Pronunciation: oh-moh-teh-nah-shee・Japanese: おもてなし) before. If you look it up in…
Showa Day (昭和の日) — Japan’s National Holiday on April 29
Showa Day (Shōwa no Hi) is a Japanese national holiday observed every April 29. It marks the birthday of Emperor…
National Foundation Day in Japan: History and Celebration Guide
National Foundation Day (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi / 建国記念の日) is a Japanese national holiday celebrated annually on February 11th. This…