Japanese archery Kyūdō & where you can casually try it
A quick walkthrough of the bizarre and satisfying world of Kyūdō and places you can casually experience it in and around the Tokyo area.
Japan used to be ruled by an incredible woman, HINO Tomiko
Throughout its history, Japan has seen women pulling strings behind the scene. HINO Tomiko is a great example representing how women have outsmarted men in Japan.
Cranes of Shibuya
Cranes used to flock to Tokyo every autumn once upon a time. Some bigger cranes flock nearby modern-day Shibuya River.
Japanese business culture etiquettes that will win you instant respect
Observing these simple business etiquettes will win you respect from your Japanese counterparts instantly.
Ink painting of Tokyo Station
An ink painting of Tokyo Station and a mountainous cityscape in the background, coupled with Japanese haiku calligraphy.
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.
You’re lucky you weren’t born a samurai. But samurais are lovable.
Life was hard, and short, as a samurai. In battle, at home, at their work desk, death was always right around the corner, even after Japan had entered a long period of peace. But their stoicism is to be loved.
Marketing lessons to learn from 16th century Japan
Influencer marketing and SEO. Some important marketing lessons applicable to business today can be learnt from equivalents 16th century Edo.
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?
A Samurai story that will make you think about life – Ishikawa Jōzan
At the end of the age of samurais, samurai warrior ISHIKAWA Jōzan pursued happiness in life.