Japanese culture

Many people may stay in Japan for six months to several years for work or other reasons. At such times, a “cell phone” becomes indispensable. In this day and age, it has become an absolutely necessary tool not only for communication, but also for obtaining all kinds of information. However, because the environment is different […]

You probably had school lunches at school when you were a child, but the content of these lunches varies greatly from country to country. In Japan, a unique culture regarding school lunches has taken root and continues into the 2020s. Some of you who have been in Japan for several years for work or other

Many people think of female idols when they think of “idols,” but in fact, “male idols” have become as popular as their female counterparts. In Japan, the “Johnny’s” idol agency has been very popular since the 1970s and continues to be the center of the idol world in the 2020s. In recent years, however, “Korean

In Japan, “idols” have long been a part of the zeitgeist. While there are many male idols, female idols are known for their particularly large numbers. Foreigners who stay in Japan for a long time may be surprised at the number of female idols when they see them on TV or the Internet. However, if

Games developed in Japan are famous for being very interesting. Games such as “Atsumare Animal Crossing,” “Super Mario Brothers,” “Dragon Quest,” “Final Fantasy,” “Monster Hunter,” and “Pokemon,” to name a few, have been huge hits. And in 2022, “Splatoon 3” has become an explosive hit. It has sold more than 7.9 million units worldwide. (It’s

In Japan, tattoos are finally starting to be accepted and more and more people, especially young people, are brewing one-point tattoos. In other countries, it is generally accepted, and you may be enjoying a variety of tattoos. And, surprisingly, many people are getting Japanese “Kanji” tattoos” as a coolest japanese characters. In this article, I

It may not be good for your health, but many of us still can’t stop eating sweets, can we? In the U.S. and other countries, “Pringles,” “M&Ms,” “Snickers,” and “Oreos” are well-known, but there are several sweets in Japan that are just as delicious and popular as these popular products. Some people are so surprised