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Yatsuhashi: Kyoto’s Most Popular Souvenir
Take a look in any souvenir shop in Kyoto and you will quickly see a trend. Shop after shop after
Ultimate Guide to Valentine's Day in Japan
February 14th is a special day when couples go out for fancy dinners or confess their love to each other.

Japan PM Suggests Workers “Reskill” During Parental Leave
Japan is trying to get more workers to take parental leave to boost birthrates. But recent comments by Prime Minister

Wearable Beanbags? A New Fashion Trends on Japan Twitter
Its manufacturer touts it as a product that’ll “make anyone useless – anytime, anywhere.” And Japanese Twitter users seem to

Discover These Five Japanese Mystery Writers (Who Aren’t Higashino Keigo)
Until recently, non-Japanese speakers interested in reading Japanese mystery novels were mostly out of luck. Pretty much the only author

Stop Making Parents Carry Used Diapers Home, Japan Tells Daycares
It’s hard out there for parents. Silly rules only make things harder. Now, Japan is asking day cares across the

Best Japanese Board Games To Try [Helpful Guide 2023] – ZenMarket.jp
Some of the greatest things about Japan are its rich culture and entertainment contributions. Many people around the world purchase

Sapporo Snow Festival: What to See, How to Enjoy
In Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido, the first snowfall of the year can hit any time between late September and early

Wasabi Terrorism?! Conveyor Belt Sushi Chain Sues Customer for “Prank”
One of the worst surprises you can have is biting into food that’s outside of your spice level. That might