The Rise and Fall of Yoshiaki Tsutsumi, the Billionaire Who Once Owned a Sixth of Japan
In the late 1980s, a single man stood atop the world’s financial hierarchy. His name wasn’t Gates, Buffett, or Slim. It…
From Firing Their Entire Team to a $10 Billion Empire: How Notion Rebuilt From Rock Bottom in Japan
In 2015, Notion was on life support. The startup, founded by Ivan Zhao and Simon Last, had spent three years and…
Wild Japanese Macaques, Or Snow Monkeys, Uniquely Soak In Hot Springs To Reduce Cold-Climate Stress—A Cultural Habit Seen Only In This Jigokudani Troop
In the frosty heart of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, a curious and charming winter ritual has captured the imagination of travelers and…
How Japan Defied the Odds to Become the Only Asian Power Europe Couldn’t Colonize
By the turn of the 20th century, European colonial powers had expanded their influence across vast swathes of the globe, establishing…
Shunsaku Tamiya, Legendary Model Kit Pioneer And Heart Of Japan’s RC Culture, Dies At 90
Shunsaku Tamiya, the visionary behind Japan’s world-famous plastic model empire, has died at the age of 90. As chairman and CEO…
7 Reasons Why Seven Hours Of Sleep In Japan Feels Better Than In America—Here’s What’s Different
You log a solid seven hours in Japan and wake up alert, clear-headed, and ready to roll. Cross the Pacific, spend…
The Maverick Behind Honda’s Safety Tech—And the Hair That Launched a Thousand Memes
When you think of transformative car safety systems, it’s unlikely your mind leaps to anime characters or asymmetrical hairstyles. But in…
A Foreign Tourist Visiting Japan For Just Five Hours Shared An Unforgettable Encounter With A Local Stranger.
He gave her his umbrella, called her cute, then disappeared into the rain While walking alone in the rain, she was…
Top 5 Underrated Prefectures Where You Can Buy a Home for Under ¥500,000
Discover Japan’s hidden gems where affordable housing meets authentic culture While Tokyo real estate prices soar beyond the reach of most…
Honda Tadakatsu Japans Legendary Samurai Who Fought 55 Battles Without Injury
Honda Tadakatsu (本多 忠勝, 1548–1610) stands as one of the most iconic and celebrated warriors of Japan’s tumultuous Sengoku and early…
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