A group of horses racing in Japan, one of the accepted forms of gambling

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  • Gambling in Japan

    Gambling in Japan

    Although gambling is officially illegal in Japan, there are still ways to enjoy a wager. How do Japanese people enjoy a gamble, and how does that work with the law?

  • Pachinko

    Pachinko

    Pachinko is a pinball-like game that is one of the few legal forms of gambling in Japan. How does the game work? And is it easy to play it as a foreigner?

  • Japan ‘s Super Ageing Society

    Japan ‘s Super Ageing Society

    Japan’s population is decreasing, bringing economical problems with it. What is going on, and what is Japan planning to do to remedy this?

  • High Tech Toilets in Japan

    High Tech Toilets in Japan

    Toilets in Japan are some of the most advanced in the world. What are the newest functionalities? And what on earth is going on with those sound buttons in public toilets?

  • Surgical Masks in Japan

    Surgical Masks in Japan

    Why have Japanese people been wearing masks even before Covid-19 hit? Besides protecting yourself and others from viruses, there are interesting other reasons as well.

  • The Japanese Economy

    The Japanese Economy

    It is no secret that Japan’s economy has been in a slump for the last 30 years. Ever since the Japanese stock market crashed in 1989, Japan hasn’t been able to get back to pre-crash levels until very recently.

  • Secret of High Economic Growth in Japan

    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?

  • Salary and Taxes in Japan

    Salary and Taxes in Japan

    Because the Japanese government has a large budget deficit, the tax burden is quite high in Japan. What is the average salary, and how much do Japanese workers have to pay in taxes and premiums?

  • Energy Generation in Japan

    Energy Generation in Japan

    Japan has historically relied heavily on nuclear energy generation until the 2011 disaster has shown the need for alternative power sources. Is renewable energy on Japan’s agenda? And what other resources are (still) used?

  • Coming of Age in Japan | Japanese Culture Guide

    Coming of Age in Japan | Japanese Culture Guide

    You can do a lot of things once you become an adult, so many young people look forward to this event. In Japan, it is no different, and there is even a special day for new adults. Read more about what it means to turn of legal age in Japan.

  • 5 Most Surprising Things in Japan

    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 and their own culture creates many surprising moments!