Daily Life in Japan
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How Much Do People Earn and Pay 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?
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The Start of Working Life in Japan
Finding your first full-time job is never easy, and even less so in Japan. How do university students find their first jobs? And what happens once you are in?
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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 these systems originate, and is it time for a change in Japan’s traditional-style companies?
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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?
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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. But once you pass that dreaded entrance exam for university, your life will drastically improve.
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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 for kids aged 0-15.
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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 central city areas the majority of people will live in apartments that are often not much larger than 60m2, or even smaller.
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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. What type of industry did Japan become famous for?
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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 Japanese stock market crashed in 1989, Japan hasn’t been able to get back to pre-crash levels until very recently.
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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 quite prone to certain natural disasters. Learn more about the rare tsunami and more common typhoons.
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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!
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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 game work? And is it easy to play it as a foreigner?