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…
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 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%…
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…
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…
Japan Is Obsessed with These 15 American Pastimes
With the growing popularity of anime and Japanese films in America, we were curious. What American-isms have been adopted into Japanese…
Stopped by Officers in Japan? What Visitors and Residents Need to Know
A foreign resident was stopped by police while riding his bicycle in Japan. According to the resident, he crossed the street…
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