Health and Beauty
Heat Stroke in Japan: What to Do and How to Avoid It
Heat stroke is a real danger in Japan’s hot summers. Here’s how to avoid it, and what to do if you get it.
By Cassandra Lord 4 min read
How to Donate Hair in Japan
Chop your top for a good cause and learn how and where to donate hair for medical wigs in Japan.
Sunscreen Products, Tips and Words in Japan
A breakdown of trending sunscreens in Japan
What to Expect When Signing Up to a Gym in Japan
If there’s one thing Japan loves more than paperwork, it’s rules. And boy, do gyms in Japan have a lot of them.
5 Tips to Get Fit in Japan This Summer
Summer in Japan presents plenty of inspiration to get in shape—here’s how to tackle it naturally.
10 Useful Everyday Japanese Beauty Products
Why don't we have these affordable, unusual and helpful products in the West?
Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions in Japan
A quick guide to help vegans, vegetarians, halal followers and those with dietary restrictions in Japan.
Abe’s COVID-19 Two Mask Policy Becomes Laughing Stock on Twitter
Each household in Japan will receive two cloth masks to combat the coronavirus. Good luck to families of three or more.
6 Hacks for Surviving Hay Fever in Japan
With cherry blossom season comes the onset of seasonal allergies. Luckily these Japanese products will soothe your suffering.
Tweet of the Week #32: Pill Problems
Learn how to use the construction:「だけではない」with this week's viral tweet.
Managing the Cost of Healthcare in Japan
Make sure your next trip to the hospital doesn’t leave your wallet feeling sick, too.
The Strange Story of Hay Fever in Japan: Construction, Conspiracy Theories, Climate Change
The tale of Japan's national illness is intrinsically linked to the Japanese cedar. But there's much more to it than that.
