When someone says Japanese food where does your mind go? Sushi? Ramen? Well, what about bread? Not usually. Nowadays, bread is integral Japanese food culture, and is often overlooked in the international community. This guide will give you what you need to know about bread culture in Japan.
Japan's demographic crisis as more than just economic loss. It is loss of community and culture.
A Japan was the country known for technology…30 some years ago. Today, Japan’s technology sector continues to fall behind, even after the economic collapse in the 1990s. Why is that?
This holiday honors coming-of-age, in other words, became (or will become) an adult. 20 is the age at which people become adults in Japan.
Kohaku Uta Gassen 紅白歌合戦, NHK’s annual new years' singing competition show. It is a singing show, where it is the red team versus the white team. The white team is for men and the red is for women.
It’s a special time in Japan when the colors of the leaves change – koyo. It’s not just fall. Beloved by Japanese people, it is almost a special season of its own defined by autumn foliage.
In Japan, married couples must have the same last name. While the couple does have the option to choose the women’s last name, due to social expectations and tradition the husband’s is chosen 96% of the time
Many hikers across Japan strive to climb all 100, but it is no easy feat. How was the list created and what are the mountains like?
A look at how Japan’s zoning laws and geography have contributed to what Japan’s urban landscape is today
In Japan, taking out the trash is a little… more of a “chore” if you will. You don’t simply have trash and recyclables. Nor is there simply “trash day”. It’s more like…well let me show you...
