My family moved from the US to Japan years ago. Living here has been filled with surprising perks, quirks, and challenges.
My American family moved from the US to Okinawa and have now lived in Japan for years. Driving, shopping, and parenting here ...
Expert Shares Why Japanese Women Have Less Severe Menopause Symptoms
"I wanted to spark a different conversation around menopause, one that empowers women and embraces it as a new beginning," ...
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5 unique fashion traditions from Japanese culture
The kimono is possibly the most iconic symbol of Japanese fashion. Traditionally worn by both men and women, kimonos are ...
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I moved back to the US after 1 year abroad in Japan. My American career is more lucrative, but life is better in Japan.
Compared with Japan, America's individualist culture sometimes feels too stressful, selfish, and competitive. I'm grateful for my life here in the US but often feel that life in Japan is probably ...
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A look at the culture and tradition behind brewing sake in Japan
Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...
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What’s it like working for a black company in Japan?
Japan is known for its strong work ethic, where staff are expected to dedicate themselves to a company and the company will ...
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Feminine enough? How foreign women navigate identity in Japan
While everyone has their own reasons for coming to Japan, a fair number of foreigners come here to teach English. In recent ...
Japan’s tourism is booming but staff shortage threatens to derail 2030 goal
The country may have to tap foreign workers to fill the staffing gap if it wants to welcome 60 million tourists by 2030, ...
Puri’s unexpected hero: Japanese tourist on a one-woman mission to keep beaches clean 'one plastic bottle at a time'
The 38-year-old music and yoga instructor uses basic English and gestures to communicate proper waste disposal methods, ...