16 Things You’ll Regret Not Doing in Tokyo Before Your Flight Home
You’ve eaten the sushi, seen the shrines, and bought the anime merch. But before your flight back from Tokyo, make sure…
Detect Early Stage of Parkinson’s Disease By Kareishu (the “Old People Smell”)
Japanese culture has a specific term for the distinct musty odor that often accompanies aging bodies – kareishu or “old people…
Ancient Yayoi Period Settlement Uncovered at Former British Embassy Site in Tokyo
Excavations at the former site of the British Embassy in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward have uncovered the remains of a Yayoi period…
How Masayoshi Son Started SoftBank
Masayoshi Son’s entrepreneurial journey began while he was a 19-year old student at UC Berkeley. He had a passion for inventing…
21 Jobs in Japan Do Not Require Speaking Japanese
Looking for a job in Japan but don’t speak Japanese? There are actually many career opportunities in Japan that don’t require…
Japan’s Educational Prowess: Dominating Global Rankings in Math, Reading, and Science
In the 2022 results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a global metric designed to evaluate the knowledge and…
How a Highway Came to Run Through Gate Tower Building in Osaka
On an unassuming corner in Osaka’s Fukushima district sits one of the most bizarre architectural sights in all of Japan –…
Yukitaka Yamaguchi: The “Tuna King” Of Tokyo
As the first rays of sunlight peek over the horizon, casting a warm glow upon the cityscape, one man is already…
Hello Kitty: The Stealth Cash Cow of Global Merchandising
Hello Kitty has been around since 1974, created by the Japanese company Sanrio as a cute cartoon cat character to adorn…
How Many Calories Are in Your Favorite Sushi Rolls?
Sushi is growing in popularity globally for its delicious blend of flavors and textures. However, with its increase in popularity, sushi…
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