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[ad_1] Education about sexual minorities in Japanese schools is relatively non-existent. But one 6th grader named Ui is hoping to educate children about LGBTQ+ people with her picture book “So That Everyone May Smile” (みんな えがおになれますように). Published in September by Gekkan, the 53-page book features whimsical art and interviews with LGBTQ+ people in a simple …

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[ad_1] He might be Japan’s most famous dog. Hachi, popularly known as Hachiko, has been a beloved figure for decades. A statue of him is one of Tokyo’s most well-known meeting spots. But did you know there are several other homages to Hachiko? Read on to learn more about Japan’s most faithful human friend. Hachiko: …

The Others Hachiko: Japan’s Most Famous Dog – and His Monuments Read More »

[ad_1] Whenever you visit a world-famous tourist site, you should always have your wits about you, and the same is true at Kyoto’s Kinkakuji. The golden pavilion draws thousands upon thousands of tourists every year, but for some visitors, the experience has been tainted by a person posing as a guide at a nearby bus stop. According …

Tourists warned about fake volunteer guide near Kinkakuji in Kyoto Read More »

[ad_1] School can be tough even if society designates you as “normal”. For minorities or even those with special interests, it can quickly become hell. One girl is finding that out the hard way as she and her parents attempt to balance her life as a fashion model against her school’s strict style regulations. Draconian …

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[ad_1] Japanese Black Friday has become a mainstay in the country’s year-end shopping season. It allows shoppers to get great deals, discounts, and online store points before the Christmas and New Year seasons. And despite not being as big as other Japanese year-end sales, there are still plenty of Black Friday deals in Japan. Amazon …

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[ad_1] Are you sick of receiving “Sorry, we missed you…” cards for your online orders? Are you tired of organizing your parcels for redelivery, or having to go and stand in line down at the post office? Whether you’re on vacation or back in the office full-time, waiting at home to receive packages can sometimes …

ZenExpress PUDO – Pick-Up Drop-Off Shipping Method by ZenMarket – ZenMarket.jp Read More »

[ad_1] A lot of people around the world have ambitions of working in Japan. Some simply want to live in and experience the culture first-hand. Others want first-hand experience working in the Japanese business world and a chance to improve their Japanese. Many see it mostly as a chance to send money to their families …

This Might Be the Worst Time to Work in Japan Read More »

[ad_1] Japan’s unhoused problems may pale in comparison to those in the U.S., but it’s not as “hidden” a problem as many think. Take the recent displacement of an unhoused camp in Shibuya’s Mitake Park, currently undergoing redevelopment. On October 25, workers and security guards set up temporary fencing and blocked off access to the …

Authorities Close Shibuya’s Mitake Park to Unhoused, Sparking Outcry Read More »

[ad_1] A huge grinning Totoro and other whimsical exhibits welcomed visitors to Japan’s new Ghibli theme park as three of its five sections opened to the public on Tuesday. The attraction in central Japan has been long awaited by fans of Studio Ghibli’s beloved animations, from “Howl’s Moving Castle” to the Oscar-winning “Spirited Away.” Now …

Totoro time: Ghibli theme park opens to visitors Read More »

[ad_1] If you’ve ever visited a Japanese convenience store or bought a drink from a Japanese vending machine, you’ve probably seen it. Narrow metallic cans, some plain in color, others glittering with rainbow hues. All decorated with the same image: the profile of a stern-looking man, old-fashioned pipe eternally caught between his teeth. This is …

The History of Boss, Japan’s Favorite Coffee in a Can Read More »