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?
Japan’s population is decreasing, bringing economical problems with it. What is going on, and what is Japan planning to do to remedy this?
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?
The Japanese economy was booming in the mid-20th century. What were Japan’s opportunities that caused this economic boom?
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?
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!
The Hiroshima Prefectural Commercial Products Exhibition Hall was almost directly below the hypocenter of the bomb, but somehow the framework of the building survived the explosion.
While Japan isn’t yet up there with the best of the world, Japanese soccer has slowly become a force to be reckoned with. Learn more about professional football in Japan!
While the most popular sports in many parts of the world are soccer and American Football, in Japan the most popular sport is definitely baseball.
Japan is a country with one of the richest cuisines in the world, with endless dishes to choose from. One of the most popular dishes is the okonomiyaki savory pancake of Hiroshima.
Japan has the oldest continuous monarchy in the world. According to mythology, the first Emperor of Japan, Emperor Jimmu, is descended from the Goddess of the Sun Amaterasu and he was enthroned in 660 BC.