The Tale of Two 7-Elevens: How Convenience Stores Evolved Differently in Japan vs. the USA
Step into a 7-Eleven store in Japan and you’ll find a bright, clean interior with freshly made bento boxes, onigiri rice…
How Much is Rent in Japan? Actual Costs Surveyed
A recent survey on Japanese rent and mortgage payment revealed the following distribution of cost ranges: Housing Cost Range (Yen) Housing Cost…
7 Ways to Say Hi in Japanese – More Than Just Konnichiwa!
Many people think that “konnichiwa” is the only way to say hello in Japanese. However, there are actually various greetings that…
10 Top Countries Whose Cuisine People Would Be Thrilled to Eat Exclusively
If you had to choose one cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, which country’s food would you pick?…
Jiro Ono: The Legendary Sushi Master Who Has Fed Obama and Bourdain
In a quiet corner of the Ginza subway station in Tokyo, there is an unassuming door bearing only a modest wooden…
Yasuke’s Incredible Path From Slave to Japan’s First Black Samurai
In the 16th century, a young African man was captured and sold into slavery, embarking on an extraordinary journey that would…
Why So Many Japanese Share the Same Surnames
For centuries, only the aristocratic and samurai classes in Japan had surnames. The common people were known just by their given…
6 Lessons from a Japanese Nutritionist for a Long, Healthy Life
A Japanese nutritionist recently shared healthy eating tips with CNBC, drawing from the traditional Japanese diet and lifestyle. By following her…
Is There a Lot of Walking in Japan? It Will Surprise You
Japan is an incredible country to explore on foot. With fascinating cities, stunning natural landscapes, and endless temples, shrines, gardens, and…
16-Year-Old Wins Top UK Animation Award for Futuristic Japanese Street Food Film
16-year-old Euan Garbut from Glasgow won the Young Animator of the Year UK 2023 award in the 3D animation category for…
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