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#CULTUREWhat Is “Taishoku Daikō”? — The Japanese Service That Quits Your Job For You
Too anxious to tell your boss you’re quitting? In Japan, there’s a service for that. So, What -
#CULTUREJapan’s Strange School Rules — 5 That Still Leave People Wondering
Even when you hear the reasons, you’ll probably still be confused. What Are "School Rules" in Jap -
#FOODA Chocolate Snack Every Japanese Kid Dreams of Winning — Meet “Choco Ball”
Over 50 Years of Sweet History Choco Ball first appeared in Japan back in the 1960s, and it’s been -
#CULTUREHave You Heard of “Gotouchi Characters”?
In Japan, every region has its own local mascot to boost hometown pride. So Many “Gotouchi Ch -
#CULTURETsuchinoko: Japan’s Legendary “Unidentified Creature”
Find one, and you could win a million dollars!? What Is a Tsuchinoko? The tsuchinoko is Japan’s -
#FOODA Tiny, Cute Chocolate Beloved by Generations in Japan — Meet “Apollo”
What Is Apollo? Apollo Chocolate is a beloved candy made by the Japanese company Meiji. You’ll usu -
#CULTUREMost Japanese People Don’t Speak English — And Good Pronunciation Can Actually Get You Laughed At
Why do so few Japanese people speak English, even after six years of classes? Are Japanese People -
#CULTUREJapan Has a National Exercise Routine Everyone Knows
Just play the music, and people might start moving automatically. An Exercise All Japanese People -
#CULTUREWhy the Numbers “4” and “9” Are Considered Unlucky in Japan
Ever noticed how some buildings skip the 4th floor? There’s a reason for that. Two Numbers Japan -
#CULTUREOver 57% of Japanese People Use iPhones—Compared to Just 25% Globally
The Latest Data: iPhone Dominates in Japan It’s no secret that Japan is full of iPhone users.Acco -
#CULTURETraditional Japanese Remedies You’ve Probably Heard Of—But Few Actually Try
What Do You Do When You’re Not Feeling Well? Just like in other countries, Japan has its own set of -
#HISTORYThe Ōhenmai Scandal: How Post-War Japan Nearly Poisoned Its Own People
Here’s a little-known dark chapter from Japan’s post-WWII history: a near health crisis not caused b -
#CULTURE“Hatsuyume”: Japan’s First Dream of the Year and What It Might Mean
What is "Hatsuyume"? In Japan, hatsuyume (初夢) means “the first dream you have after the New Year be -
#CULTURE“Osechi” – Japan’s Traditional New Year Cuisine (That Fewer People Are Eating)
A Special New Year Dish In Japan, there's a unique tradition of eating special food called osechi t