# CULTURE 11 articles
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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 Is Thi... -
#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 Japan?... -
#CULTUREHave You Heard of “Gotouchi Characters”?
In Japan, every region has its own local mascot to boost hometown pride. So Many “Gotouchi Character... -
#CULTURETsuchinoko: Japan’s Legendary “Unidentified Creature”
Find one, and you could win a million dollars!? What Is a Tsuchinoko? The tsuchinoko is Japan’s vers... -
#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 Ba... -
#CULTUREJapan Has a National Exercise Routine Everyone Knows
Just play the music, and people might start moving automatically. An Exercise All Japanese People Ca... -
#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 Doe... -
#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.Accordi... -
#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 ... -
#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 beg... -
#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 to...