With Japan experiencing some of the hottest summers in its recorded history, air conditioner failures are becoming alarmingly common. From major cities to rural areas, residents are discovering their ACs…
Japan’s summer is no joke. With temperatures routinely soaring past 40 °C (104 °F), what used to be an occasional heatwave is now a seasonal norm. For travelers, this brings a new…
If you’ve ever ridden a train in Japan during morning rush hour, you may walk away believing that Japan has the quietest public transportation system in the world. Rows of…
1. Introduction: National Icons That Never Crossed the Sea In Japan, some anime series are so well-known that they transcend generations. Everyone from children to grandparents can hum the theme…
As of August 4, 2025, orthodontic treatment in Japan is still often misunderstood, and its adoption remains dramatically lower than in many Western nations. Let’s explore whether orthodontics counts as…
🚨 Introduction In Japan’s urban nightlife or on dating apps, you may come across a peculiar phrase:“Japanese not welcome.”Not in the sense of being anti-Japanese—but rather, coming from Japanese people…
When Western viewers first encounter Japanese anime, one question often surfaces:“Why do so many anime characters look white?”Blonde hair, blue eyes, sharp noses, and tall figures—these traits seem far removed…
In recent years, Japan’s cosmetic surgery industry has witnessed rapid growth—particularly among women seeking one very specific change: double eyelids. But behind this boom lies a deeper cultural question. Is…
In an era defined by filtered selfies and the relentless pursuit of perfection, Japan is quietly facing a psychological and cultural emergency. Lookism — the belief that a person’s appearance…
From the outside, it may seem puzzling: why would dozens of people willingly stand in line, sometimes for over an hour, just to eat a bowl of noodles? In Japan,…
