Life in Japan
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Behind Japan’s Declining Birth Rate: More Women in Education and the Workforce?
Recently, Japan has experienced a sense of crisis due to the ongoing decrease in the fertility rate,
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Ehomaki: The Setsubun Sushi Roll That Brings You Luck
Ehomaki (恵方巻), which is made up of the kanji for 恵 (favoured, blessed), 方 (direction), and 巻 (roll),
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Omotenashi: Japan’s Excellent Customer Service
Omotenashi refers to the art of selfless hospitality and anticipating and exceeding guests' needs. I
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Moenai Gomi or Moeru Gomi? 3 Easy Steps to Follow in Sorting & Throwing Out Your Trash
Whether you're a newcomer to Japan, or have been here for a while, the Japanese trash system still r