Japanese proverb: Turning to God in times of trouble
An amusing explanation of the meaning and cultural background behind the Japanese proverb 困った時の神頼み "Turning to God in times of trouble".
Japanese proverb: “Waterfall climbs of feeble Koi”
An amusing explanation of the meaning and cultural background behind the Japanese proverb 及ばぬ鯉の滝登り "Waterfall climbs of feeble Koi".
Japanese proverb: “No entry into a tiger’s den brings about no capture of its cub”
An amusing explanation of the meaning and cultural background behind the Japanese proverb 虎穴に入らずんば孤児を得ず "No entry into a tiger's den brings about no capture of its cub"
Japanese proverb: ”The minds of women and the autumn sky”
An amusing explanation of the meaning and cultural background behind the Japanese proverb 女心と秋の空 "The minds of women and the autumn sky."
Is Japan a stressful place to live? Yes, until you figure it out.
Life in Japan can suffocate you, but Japan is a paradise on Earth for those who have figured out the real nature of its culture.
Japanese horror stories that will break your positive Halloween spirit
Japan has a treasury of horror stories that will traumatize you and ruin your day, whether it be old folklore or modern urban myths. Here's one of each.
The unromantic AND romantic reasons Japanese men suck at saying “I love you”
Why are Japanese men Japanese men incapable of saying "I love you"?
10 Japanese proverbs that will make you a better person today
10 well-known Japanese proverbs translated into English with their poetic wordings and rhythms kept, to help you remember and make better life decisions.
The history of gender fluidity of the Japanese
Japanese boy bands cast young boys with feminine facial features and hairless skin, and girls are crazy about them. Legendary Kabuki actors throughout its 400-year history are all known for pulling off the sexiest female roles, and grabbed the heart [...]
The Japanese are ready as fuck to live and work with robots. Here’s why.
While the labor force of the Western world fears robots for threatening their job security, the Japanese cannot wait for robots to enter the workforce,