15 Most Generous Tipping Countries In The World in 2025
In Japan, tipping is not customary or expected. Excellent service is seen as standard, not requiring additional payment. Tips can even…
Cost of Housing in Japan Has Not Increased in 25 Years (CPI Data)
The Japanese housing CPI, which tracks rents, utilities, furnishings and other housing expenses, has stayed nearly flat since 1998. This stagnation…
Major Disruptions Coming to Tokyo’s Yamanote Line Nov 18 and 19
Trains on Tokyo’s busy Yamanote Line will see major service reductions and suspensions this weekend due to construction work at Shibuya…
Shohei Ohtani Wins AL MVP, Speculation Swirls on Where He’ll Sign Next
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was named the unanimous American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday night. The two-way phenom…
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…
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