Daily Life in Japan

Pachinko | Flashy productions and hands-on gambling

Pachinko is a pinball-like game that is one of the few legal forms of gambling in Japan. How does the…

5 years ago

5 Most Surprising Things in Japan

When someone comes to Japan for the first time, the contrast or the great cultural differences that exist between Japan…

5 years ago

Tsunami and Typhoons | Natural Disasters in Japan

If you have followed the news a bit over the last few years, you probably already know that Japan is…

5 years ago

Japan’s Economy Recovering from the Slump

It is no secret that Japan's economy has been in a slump for the last 30 years. Ever since the…

5 years ago

Japanese industries with strong brands

After WW2 ended, Japan's economy grew very fast. It was its industry that carried a large part of this growth.…

4 years ago

Typical Housing in Japan | Unique Japanese Room Structure and Usage

While you will mainly see single-family homes in the more remote suburbs and in the countryside in Japan, in more…

4 years ago

Fun school life in Japan (0-15 years old)

What does daily life in school look like for kids in Japan? Learn more about the educational system in Japan…

4 years ago

School Life in Japan (16-22 years)

Being a high school student in Japan is not much about fun and very much about studying until you drop.…

4 years ago

Secret of High Economic Growth in Japan

The Japanese economy was booming in the mid-20th century. What were Japan's opportunities that caused this economic boom?

4 years ago

Life in a Japanese Company

Lifetime employment, seniority-based pay, and the lack of a strong labor union give Japan's offices a distinct culture. How did…

4 years ago