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How to Add Funds to Your ZenMarket Account – ZenMarket.jp
Welcome to the tutorial for adding funds to your ZenMarket account. Read this guide if you are wondering how to

The 12 Best Japanese Bathroom Gadgets & Accessories – ZenMarket.jp
The Japanese have mastered the art of designing incredibly durable gadgets. You may have heard about or most likely used

441 Years Since Honnō-ji: The Downfall of Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga, the first of Japan’s so-called Three Great Unifiers, had an eventful and complicated career. It ended suddenly 441

Textiles of Battle: A Look at Japanese Wartime Propaganda Kimono
When one thinks of kimono patterns, one perhaps thinks of intricate and elegant designs depicting elegant flowers, gorgeous scenery, and

10 Weirdest Gadgets from Japan You Might Like – ZenMarket.jp
Japan has a reputation for producing some of the most widely used gadgets in the world. These gadgets range from

“Monster”: Is New Film Director Kore-eda Hirokazu’s “Rashomon?”
If there’s one Japanese director of live-action film that can still easily be counted on to make thoughtful, high-quality cinema

How ZenPop curates boxes from Japan – ZenMarket.jp
You’re not sure what to get from Japan and are looking for a service that curates your monthly surprises? You’re

“It’s Me”: How Scammers in Japan Recruit the Young to Rob the Old
In Japan, people–often the elderly–lose tens of millions of dollars every year to scammers. But many don’t do the work

Japanese Company Lets Workers Set Hours, Profits Soar
Japanese business has a reputation for demanding long hours and, at times, less-than-stellar working conditions. But one CEO in Gifu