Before you quickly assume “Japanese,” “Korean,” or “Chinese,” take a step back and remember that each person comes from a unique country that is their own. Until I lived in Asia, I can honestly say I ...

If there’s a route that every cyclist in Japan must do at least once, this is definitely at the top of the list. Shimanami-kaido is a 70 km route that starts from Onomichi station in Hiroshima ...

Japan is known for being one of the safest and most welcoming countries for travelers, with clean streets, fast and reliable trains and plenty of must-see sights that will last a lifetime. Most ...

You don’t need to pay for spirituality. Japanese cults often draw from ancient religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the country’s history. Shinto, the indigenous religion, remained ...

If you are familiar with Japanese culture, you probably have heard of the word, “Gaijin Compex” (gaijin kumpurekkusu). The basis is that Japanese people generally have an inferiority complex towards ...

Like the majority of people attracted to Japan’s culture, I grew up with manga and anime. At that time back in 2006, Korean or Japanese weren’t really popular languages. Chinese, on the other hand, ...

With temperatures falling, our heating bills will be rising. But, with these home insulation hacks, not all your heat and money will fly out the window. Unless you live in one of these warmer winter ...

Discover the everyday sounds you’ll hear in Japan, from sirens and street jingles to cicadas and sweet potato trucks. Here’s what they mean. Japan is often associated with iconic visuals—from the ...

Japan is considered one of the safest countries globally and Tokyo one of the safest cities. But if you are brave enough to traverse into the wilds of the country, who knows what terrifying creatures ...

Japan is safe, but not risk-free. From mountain rescues to drug laws and shady bars, here are the most dangerous things you can do in Japan. By most measures, Japan is a very safe country. Japan has a ...

Last year, KFC Japan earned a record-breaking ¥6.9 billion from December 21 to 25. So what's the deal with "Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!"? The reason why Kentucky Fried Chicken became the Christmas ...

One of the perennial topics in Japanese business etiquette is the exchange of business cards. Getting this right is a key step in expanding your business connections in Japan. One of the perennial ...