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.
Water is the greatest natural resource of Japan
The traits of water in Japan that makes Japanese food taste good, and the ancient river-centric lifestyle of the beautiful town of Harie, Shiga Prefecture.
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.
How do you make friends with Japanese locals?
Making real friends with Japanese people can be a challenge if you don't know their culture. The common mistake that foreign nationals make when they try to form friendships with Japanese locals is thinking that friendship can happen at any given time. This is not the case - there are certain situations that allow new friendships to form.
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 [...]
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.
Japanese cultural values explained like there’s no tomorrow
Why do the Japanese behave the way they do? A comprehensive explanation of Japanese people's cultural values.
4 mind-blowing reasons Japanese people are so damn polite
Being polite is always a priority for the average Japanese and here is the explanation why.
What Japanese millennials have to say about their bosses
The Yutori generation is the Japanese equivalent of Millennials. They too experience problems with older generations but here's what they have to say about it.
Japanese Buddhism – its history and now
Japanese Buddhism differs greatly from any other branch of Buddhism, and the reason is in its history.