The Japanese train experience of today and yesteryear
Trains are not just a transportation means or infrastructure in Japan, but a cultural experience. Prep for your next trip to Japan!
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.
Population of Tokyo: story of the birth and growth of the megacity
Greater Tokyo is the most populous city in the world, but how did it get to be so big?
Japanese business culture etiquettes that will win you instant respect
Observing these simple business etiquettes will win you respect from your Japanese counterparts instantly.
Average stay: 12 years. Employee retention of Japanese businesses
Job retention in Japan is second highest in the world - employees stay at an organization for an average of 12 years. The cultural reason behind it.
The cultural damage Japan is taking from COVID-19 pandemic
While Japan has kept COVID-19 casualties minimal, its culture has been taking damage slowly. How will Japanese culture be expressed now that it cannot be in traditional manners?
Is Japan really safe? The fascinating secrets of the safest travel destination
Tokyo and Osaka are the first and third safest cities in the world, respectively. Here are the reasons Japan has successfully controlled crime over several decades.
How to ride trains in Japan (and enjoy it)
Everything you need to know about riding local and long-distance trains in Japan - from purchasing tickets, do's and don'ts on the train, to not getting lost.