10 Brutal Ways Hayao Miyazaki Personifies Japan’s Toxic Work Culture
Hayao Miyazaki stands as one of history’s greatest animation directors. The co-founder of Studio Ghibli has brought wondrous films like “My…
Japanese Parents Slash Christmas Budgets Amid Rising Costs
As the festive season approaches, a recent survey reveals that Japanese parents are planning to spend less on their children’s Christmas…
Japanese People Spill the Beans on What They Really Think About America
America holds a unique allure globally, and Japan is no exception. A Japanese government survey showed that a record high 88.5%…
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Top 10 Culinary Destination Cities of 2023 (Tokyo #4)
Food enthusiasts, get ready to explore the top 10 culinary destinations of 2023, as ranked by the expert recommendations from Restaurant…
How Momofuku Ando Stumbled Upon His Instant Ramen Invention
In post-World War II Japan, food was scarce and people stood in long lines for their meager rations. A Japanese businessman…
Kane Tanaka’s Secrets to 119 Years ( Family, Faith and Chocolate)
Kane Tanaka, the world’s oldest person at the time of her passing at 119 years old in 2022, attributed her extraordinary…
How Japan’s Elite Like Actor Ken Watanabe ‘Buy’ Their Children Top School Spots
In Japan’s high-stakes education system, the elite start preparing their children for academic triumph practically from birth. For the upper crust,…
Australian Vlogger Learns Hard Lesson About Women-Only Train Cars in Japan
“I am the women inspector, checking there’s only women on this carriage,” Australian vlogger Turan Spidey cheekily proclaimed as he entered…
How Japan Keeps Food Costs Low While Prices Skyrocket Elsewhere
As food costs soar around the world, Japan remains an oasis of affordability. A tweet recently went viral detailing astronomical restaurant…
Overworked Dogs? A Look Inside Japan’s Questionable Shiba Cafes
Nestled in the trendy, youth-oriented neighborhood of Harajuku in Tokyo lies the Harajuku Mame Shiba Cafe – part animal encounter, part…
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