🏳️⚧️ Trans Athletes in Japanese Sports: A Quiet Shift Underway? In recent years, the global conversation around transgender athletes has become more visible and polarizing. While the U.S. and Europe…
In Japan, weddings are often seen as once-in-a-lifetime celebrations that must be nothing short of perfect. But behind the glittering gowns and lavish venues, a troubling trend has emerged: young…
Japan is famous for its punctual trains, meticulous customer service, and long working hours. But behind that polished professional image lies a labor issue quietly draining energy from countless workers:…
Imagine visiting Japan, falling in love with its culture, and trying on a beautiful kimono during your stay in Kyoto. You take some pictures, smile, and then—suddenly—someone online calls it…
In a country known for order, punctual trains, and courteous queues, one public behavior continues to puzzle even locals—people walking on escalators, despite the signs asking them to stop. If…
Japan is often described as “iPhone country.” Over half of all smartphone users in the nation choose Apple over any other brand. But with the looming possibility of steep tariffs…
Generation Z in Japan—those born roughly between 1997 and 2012—are making waves in a society shaped by conformity, hierarchy, and slow-paced digital transformation. But how do they differ from their…
Overview In an age where cloud storage and instant messaging dominate office communication, Japan stands out for its continued reliance on a surprisingly old-fashioned tool: the fax machine. Despite global…
Tipping is not part of Japanese culture—but what do workers in hospitality really think about it? While Japan has long prided itself on providing exceptional service without expecting anything in…
In celebration of World Emoji Day (July 17), Japanese tech firm Baidu Japan released a fascinating global report analyzing emoji usage across 16 countries for the first half of 2025,…
