The thing with Japanese names
An amusing explanation of the background and potentially embarrassing secrets behind Japanese names.
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."
Hilarious! Shunga: early modern Japanese porno-artistic paintings
"Japanese culture, once upon a time, encouraged and celebrated sex openly. Now we do so secretly." Shungas are windows to the sexually liberal lives and ideologies of 17th to 19th century Japanese people. And simply fun to look at, too.
Spilling the tea of Japanese tea ceremony
What's the point of Japanese tea ceremony? Here's a fun explanation of its enlightening goal, its link with Zen and its intriguing gimmicks.
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.
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.