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Dating Apps in Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide to Love and Connections
Getting Started with Dating Apps in JapanFor newcomers looking for love, Japan’s dating culture can be both exciting and challenging…
Dating in Japan: How to Win Japanese Hearts
Dating, like many things in Japan, is a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity, shaped by cultural norms that can…
Japan Working Hours: Understanding the System and Expectations
IntroductionJapan is known for its strong work ethic, and its working hour system has long been a topic of interest…
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Halal in Japan: A Practical Guide for Muslims and the Halal-Curious
Japan’s halal scene has grown from niche to nationwide in barely a decade. Certified meat now shares freezer space with…
Vegetarian in Japan: A Practical Survival Guide for Plant‑Based Living
Japan’s reputation for fish‑forward fare hides a quietly flourishing plant‑based movement. Master a handful of menu kanji, arm yourself with…
Essential Onsen Rules: A Foreigner’s Guide to Japanese Hot Springs
Bathing in a Japanese onsen feels like entering another dimension—quiet steam, mineral-rich water, and an unspoken code of respect. If…
Obon in Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide to Honouring Ancestors and Enjoying Summer Festivals
A Quick Glimpse of ObonObon (お盆) is Japan’s midsummer home‑coming, a three‑day period when families believe their ancestors’ spirits return.…
Seijinshiki: Navigating Japan’s Coming-of-Age Ceremony
Quick Guide to Japan’s Coming-of-Age CeremonySeijinshiki is Japan’s nationwide Coming-of-Age Ceremony held on the second Monday of January. Most cities…
Shichi-Go-San in Japan: A Family Guide to the Seven-Five-Three Festival
Every autumn, shrines across Japan fill with kimono-clad children aged three, five and seven who offer thanks for healthy growth.…