Japan Is Selling More Adult Diapers Than Baby Diapers—Here’s Why
Japan is experiencing a significant demographic shift, with more than a quarter of its population over the age of 65, according…
Japanese Christmas Cakes: A Symbol of Prosperity, Good Luck, and… Sexism?
In Japan, Christmas cakes are very popular treats around Christmas time. These cakes have an interesting history and meaning beyond just…
The Extra Day Off You Wish Your Country Had: Japan’s Citizen’s Holidays
Japan’s Public Holiday Law designates 16 national holidays each year. But the law includes an ingenious provision to effectively stretch holiday…
Why Japan’s Famous Curry is Actually a Western Import
Curry holds an interesting place in Japanese cuisine. Though quintessentially Indian in origin, it arrived in Japan by way of the…
From Romance to Relatives: Sailor Moon’s Most Controversial Translation Decision!
Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune are a lesbian couple in the original Japanese version of the Sailor Moon anime, but in…
Why Doesn’t Japan Have Nuclear Weapons? The Surprising Answer
Japan’s stance on nuclear weapons is unique and complex. As the only country to have experienced the devastation of nuclear war…
Want a 4-Day Workweek? Here’s How Microsoft Japan Made It Work and Skyrocketed Productivity
In 2019, Microsoft Japan took a daring step to challenge traditional work norms by launching a “Work Life Choice Challenge.” The…
The Shocking Racist Betrayal at Versailles That Pushed Japan to Start World War II
In 1919, Japan stood poised to take its place among the world’s greatest powers. After rapidly modernizing, it had just demolished…
Joshitai’s Last Stand: The Female Samurai Who Fought to the Bitter End
The year was 1868, and the winds of change were blowing through Japan. For over two and a half centuries, the…
From Heir to Truck Driver: The Man Robbed of His Fortune Switched At Birth
In March 1953 at a hospital in Tokyo, two newborn baby boys were accidentally switched and sent home with the wrong…
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