Japanese Culture

Tips for Studying Japanese

Do you have any tips that other students of the language - young and old - might find useful? Please share. I have been doing this for over 38 y…

Apr 23 •

Population of Foreign Residents in Japan Growing

For a nation known for its homogeneous identity, Japan's resident foreign population is on its way from about 1 in 40 today to 1 in 10 by 2070.

Apr 13 •

Costco Expands Reach Across Japan with the Support of Mini Resale Shops

Private label Kirkland Signature brand items are both a novelty and a big draw as Japanese consumers flock to Costco resale stores.

Apr 8 •

In Japan Maybe You Can “Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm”

There is mounting demographic evidence that internal migration is slowing to a snail's pace compared to the past.

Mar 23 •

Attention Global “Techpats” - Japan to Open Doors with New Digital Nomad Visa

While details of the application process have yet to be announced, Japan's new digital nomad visa is likely to attract talent from overseas.

Mar 14 •

Marie Kondo Appalled! Extreme Hoarding and Trash-filled Homes in Japan

Incidents of homes overflowing with garbage make the news as the nation's population of socially isolated elderly people living alone continues to grow.

Mar 7 •

Asahi Succumbs to Competition to Pare Back Its Line of Canned "Strong" Spirits

Japan's ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage industry is trending toward lower alcohol by volume but still offers plenty of cheap options for binge…

Feb 11 •

Japanese Government Issues Commemorative Coins for the Centennial of the National Park Network

Numismatists and outdoor enthusiasts alike are excited about this small-scale government program to raise awareness of Japan's beautiful, protected…

Feb 1 •

Three Black and Brown Foreigners to Sue Japanese Police for Alleged Racial Profiling

The plaintiffs allege that they were repeatedly interrogated and harassed by the police because of their race, color, and ethnicity.

Jan 28 •

Sales of Lactic Acid Beverages Nearly Overtake Vegetable Juices in Japan

Kids are told to chug lactic acid drinks like Calpis and Yakult rather than "drink" their vegetables.

Jan 8 •

Japanese TV Ratings Released into the Public Domain

Normally closely guarded data and analytics provide a snapshot of viewing habits and the most popular programs in Japan.

Dec 23, 2023 •

Where Did All the Magazines Go?

Major wholesaler to stop supplying magazines to Lawson and FamilyMart.

Dec 16, 2023 •

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