Culture– category –
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Mindfulness in Japan: How Japanese people care for shared spaces
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Few public trash cans in Japan but clean streets–how!?
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Rush hour in Tokyo is intense but never chaotic–how?
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Hina-arare: A traditional Japanese snack with a lovely meaning
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Kyaraben is the epitome of “too cute to eat”
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Fukubukuro: Japan’s New Year “lucky bag” tradition
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Chopstick etiquette 101
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Understanding the Japanese mindset: It’s about more than just you
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Bowing in Japan: The deeper the bow, the greater the respect
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Ouendan: The fired-up cheer squad of Japan’s sports culture
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The sacred history of chopsticks and why proper etiquette matters
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Kendo’s guiding philosophy: The oneness of sword and heart
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Yoshimoto Kogyo: Japan’s comedy powerhouse
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A magical wonderland of endless possibilities–yes, I’m talking about konbini
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The world of Japanese humor and entertainment
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Are you allowed to use your phone on trains in Japan?
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Do you need to tip in Japan?
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How bushido–the way of the samurai warrior–still exists in Japanese culture today
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Undoukai: Japan’s unique and lively sports day tradition
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One thing you should know about wearing black in Japan
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Why people wear full suits in Japan
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Izakaya: A quintessential Japanese experience
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All about Yumomi: The ingenious water cooling ceremony at Kusatsu Onsen
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