Japan’s Youngest Billionaire is Solving the Country’s Biggest Crisis with AI
By 2025, 1.3 million Japanese business owners will be over 70 years old with no successor. This could lead to the…
The 55 Generations and 900-Year Legacy of Japan’s Oldest Sake Brewery
Since 1141, one family has been crafting some of Japan’s finest sake. Through 55 generations, the Sudo family transformed from samurai…
Hayao Miyazaki’s Cozy European-Style Home Near Studio Ghibli
In the tranquil streets of Koganei City, Tokyo, a unique house stands just a few blocks from the legendary Studio Ghibli…
American Couple Moved to Japan in 2023 Purchasing an Abandoned Home For Just $7,500
Evan and Dani Benton, an adventurous American couple, embarked on a transformative journey in February 2023, relocating from the United States…
Man Cuts Costs by Downsizing to Small Japanese Import Truck
In an effort to cut costs and stand out from the crowd, Peyton Hathaway of Billings, Montana, has joined a small…
89-Year-Old Japanese Man Cycles 600 Kilometers to Visit Son in Tokyo
In a remarkable display of determination and love, Mitsuo Tanigami, an 89-year-old resident of Kobe, Japan, embarked on an extraordinary journey…
10 Fascinating Edo-Period Japanese Clone of Modern Celebrities
Imagine a group of contemporary celebrities stepping into a time machine. Their destination? The Edo period, a fascinating epoch that spanned from 1603…
American Expat Opens Authentic Burger Joint in Japan and Becomes a Local Sensation
Jim, an American expat, made the life-changing decision to move to Japan with his Japanese wife after she expressed her desire…
15 Anthony Bourdain Japan Quotes That Will Make You Laugh, Cry, and Hungry
Anthony Bourdain was more than just a celebrity chef and author. He was a storyteller, a traveler, a cultural explorer, and…
Yayoi Kusama’s Remarkable Journey to World’s Best Selling Female Artist After 40 Years in a Psychiatric Hospital
Yayoi Kusama is now the world’s top-selling female artist, with her vibrant, polka-dotted artworks fetching millions at auction. But her path…