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[ad_1] In an effort to streamline the digitization of koseki (family register) records, a Ministry of Justice committee proposed revisions to the Family Registration Law that would require yomigana, or phonetic readings of kanji, for family and given names. The revision would also pave the way for more inclusion of names with unusual readings, or …

Acceptance for “Kira Kira” Names? How Japan’s Koseki Rules May Change Read More »

[ad_1] If you want to move to Japan, the question you want to ask yourself is probably which city is the best to live in. Since many large companies are located in Tokyo, many people just end up living in Tokyo, some people are also interested in Osaka, too. As we’ve lived in both Tokyo …

Tokyo vs Osaka: A Comparison Read More »

[ad_1] Date Masamune’s equestrian statue on Mount Aoba, 30 September 2005. Photo by the Author. The recent Magnitude 7.4 earthquake off Fukushima Prefecture was thankfully not as severe as the catastrophic 2011 triple disaster. It was, however, still very destructive, with damage estimated between 2 and 4 billion USD, 4 dead and 225 injured. And …

Lost and Restored: The Equestrian Statue of Date Masamune Read More »

[ad_1] Tokyo Revengers is a very popular title creating a buzz in the anime community at the moment. The manga was first published in 2017 and has been very well received from the get-go. The anime version of Tokyo Revengers seriously boosted the interest in the franchise since going to air in April 2021. It …

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[ad_1] Tokyo Revengers is a very popular title creating a buzz in the anime community at the moment. The manga was first published in 2017 and has been very well received from the get-go. The anime version of Tokyo Revengers seriously boosted the interest in the franchise since going to air in April 2021. It …

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[ad_1] It may not currently be a topic of polite conversation in much of local society, but abortion in Japan has existed for as long as people have. In early Japan, survival could be difficult due to poverty, famine, and health issues. In the Edo Period, pregnancy was often an unwelcome burden to women working …

Abortion In Japan: A History Read More »

[ad_1] One week ago, Japan lost another landmark to a devastating fire. Both buildings of the famous Yuki Shuzo sake brewery in Ibaraki, Japan, caught fire at around 2:45 PM on May 11, 2022. The 10-engine fire spread from the boiler to the sake brewery, both of which were cultural landmarks. According to Urasato Masaaki, …

Volunteer Efforts May Help Save Historic Yuki Sake Brewery Read More »

[ad_1] In April SPY x FAMILY, the new anime from WIT STUDIO based on the manga written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo, landed on the small screens of Japan and the major streaming platforms. At the time of writing, only six episodes have been released but each week fans simply cannot wait for the next …

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[ad_1] Unfortunately, as a consequence of the increase in transport costs in the different countries, Japan Post has announced that it will change the way it calculates shipping prices. Overall, unfortunately, shipping with Japan Post is becoming more expensive.   Main changes to expect: Overall Price increases for EMS, Airmail Standard Parcels, and Surface mail.  The …

JAPAN POST | CHANGES TO PRICING FOR SURFACE, AIRMAIL STANDARD AND EMS (JUNE 2022) – ZenMarket.jp Read More »

[ad_1] It’s often claimed that “f*ck,” one of the most offensive words in the English language, is the most versatile word in any modern lexicon. It’s true, the F-word can be used to express a wide range of feelings and concepts, from its actual verbal state to innumerable adverbs and exclamations. One can f*ck about, …

Yabai! The Most Versatile Word in the Japanese Language? Read More »