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.
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.
The cultural reason Power Rangers introduce themselves before battle
Why do Power Rangers, originally a Japanese kids TV content franchise, give a self-introduction every time they go into battle, and why do villains just patiently wait for them to finish? The Power Ranger series in Japan are the same deal. There is in fact an interesting historical/cultural background to their absurd behaviors - in the lives of Japanese samurais 400 to 800 years ago.
Why is there so much solo dining in Tokyo?
Solo dining in Tokyo is a fun and cultural activity in itself, with a history of 350 years.
So are Japanese people atheists or what? They’re actually not
An explanation of Shintoism and how almost all Japanese people are Shinto, in 11 minutes.
Is it worth visiting Tokyo Station? Yes, and here’s why
Show host Kyota Ko takes you on a virtual tour through the now and then of the Tokyo Station neighborhood. Get out your ear pods and Google Maps!
Why do Japanese companies stay in business for 500 years?
More than half of companies that are 2 centuries old or above in the world are in Japan. There are around 40 Japanese companies that are 5 centuries old. The secret to longevity lies in its unique history, the business culture and the national culture of Japan.
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 [...]
Heroes in Japanese tales are foreigners. Dragon Ball, history and ancient Japanese myths
In many Japanese myths and manga and anime, heroes are foreigners who come from outside the community. This has to do with Japan's history of seeing innovation almost always being brought from overseas. We don't know the author's real intent, but Dragon Ball is a representative example of the Japanese cultural idea about heroes.
Borders are blurry in Japanese culture
Japanese people have traditionally tended to avoid drawing hard lines between anything, because it goes against their concept of beauty.