10 Fascinating Facts About the Japanese Saying “You Have 3 Faces”
The Japanese have a wealth of interesting cultural sayings that offer insights into their traditions and values. One saying that captures…
The Bonsai That Lived Through Hiroshima
A small tree with a big history sits on display at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C. This Japanese white…
La Sagrada Familia’s Unlikely Chief Sculptor: A Japanese Convert to Catholicism
In 1978, Etsuro Sotoo was a young art professor in Kyoto when he visited Barcelona and stumbled upon Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished…
The Legendary Kobe Beef: Why Is It So Famous and Expensive?
Kobe beef enjoys worldwide fame as one of the most desirable and expensive types of beef in the world. But why…
Up Until the 90s, Raw Salmon Was a No-Go for Sushi in Japan
Walk into any sushi restaurant today in Japan, and you’re sure to find multiple types of salmon nigiri and rolls on…
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…
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…
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…
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