【Unspoken Debt】The Japanese “Omiyage” Culture Explained
I remember my first trip back to Japan after a year of living in E...
【Beyond High-Tech】A Deep Dive into Japan’s Sacred Bathroom Rule
Living outside of Japan, there are many things I miss. The food...
【My Story】What I Miss About Japan (and What I Honestly Don’t)
"Don't you miss Japan?" As a Japanese person who has chosen to ...
【WTF?】Honne & Tatemae: Cracking the Code of the Two Japanese “Faces”
You're having a great conversation with a Japanese friend. You ...
【WTF?】”Kuuki wo Yomu”: The Japanese Superpower of “Reading the Air”
You're in a meeting with your Japanese colleagues. An idea is p...
【Stop!】Tipping in Japan: Why It Can Be Rude and What to Do Instead
You've just had the most incredible meal of your life in a small, ...
【Help!】How to Sort Garbage in Japan (Without Making Your Neighbors Mad)
You've just finished a delicious onigiri (rice ball) from a conven...
【Konbini Guide】Inside Japan’s Convenience Stores: A Traveler’s Paradise
If I had to choose one place that perfectly represents the magic o...
【Be Aware】Is Japan Really as Safe as They Say? A Local’s Honest Take
You’ve probably heard it a thousand times. "Japan is the safest...
【Why?】”Sumimasen!” – The Real Reason Japanese People Apologize So Much
I've been living outside of Japan for a long time now. And if t...