Japanese Culture

As of 2022, you have cashless systems in many countries around the world. This system is very convenient because it allows people to shop and receive services without carrying cash. Such cashless systems are steadily becoming popular in Japan. If you are traveling to Japan or staying in Japan for more than 6 months, it […]

When you work at a company, you often talk about the universities you graduated from. The more you work for a prestigious company, the more likely you are to have graduated from a top university. In Japan, there are several universities that rival the world’s top universities. In this issue, we would like to explain

If you visit Japan as a tourist, you must try “sushi. There are many “sushi” restaurants around the world, but Japanese sushi restaurants offer the freshest seafood, and the level of craftsmanship in the way the ingredients are cut and prepared is quite high. You can enjoy sushi at a typical “nagarezushi” (flowing sushi) restaurant

Martial arts are a popular sport in many countries around the world. Boxing is a very major martial art, and some top UFC and Bellator fighters earn billions of yen. And such a martial art has excited many people in Japan as well. There are top-notch athletes in boxing, and there are also very strong

Japanese words like “sushi,” “tempura,” “kimono,” and “ramen” are well known throughout the world. However, Japan’s world-famous “manga” is one such world-famous Japanese language. Japanese manga is so popular worldwide that cosplayers from around the world dress up as popular Japanese manga and anime characters. Popular manga have been produced one after another in Japan,

If you ask Japanese people what their favorite dish is, ramen is one of the top three. There are many ramen specialty stores in town, and many different types of “cup ramen” are sold in convenience stores and supermarkets. Even visitors to Japan may be curious to try ramen, as there are ramen shops everywhere

Like other countries, Japan has a “movie” culture. There are a variety of movies released in Japan, including original works, novels adapted into movies, live-action animated films, and so on. Among these many movies, several movies become big hits in a year. We are about a few months into the year 2022, and several blockbusters

In the past decade, we have quickly entered the age of online video. YouTube has become an indispensable tool for people today, allowing them to watch videos of any genre they want anytime, anywhere. However, the content of popular YouTube videos must be completely different from country to country. Even within Japan, there are many

Have you ever used Japanese fast food restaurants? In Japan, the food culture of “fast food” is fairly well established, and young people, especially those in their teens, 20s, and 30s, seem to use them frequently. Today, all genres of food have been converted to fast food and can be easily taken out and eaten.

In Japan, puppies and kittens are displayed and sold at pet stores. In the West, such a system is rarely seen in terms of animal welfare, but unfortunately it is still the norm in Japan. However, the number of people who find this value strange is steadily increasing, and many people are using the “foster