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After Thousands of Years in Family Homes, Traditional Japanese Flooring Goes Modern
A contemporary update on classic tatami is finding fans at home in Japan and with interior designers abroad.
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What Ghost of Tsushima Gets Right and Wrong About Japan’s Past
Does Ghost of Tsushima strike the balance between playability and authenticity? We think it does. Here's why.
8 Side Jobs for Foreigners to Make Extra Money in Japan
Japan is reeling from COVID-19. To help you find extra work while we wait for this to blow over, here are the best side jobs for foreign workers.
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.
Japanese Immigration Has Begun Enforcing Stricter Visa Requirements for Foreigners
Tourist, working holiday and student visa holders are among those affected.
Baby Names That Work in Japanese and English
Hi! My name is. What? My name is. Who? My name is...
What to Expect When You Take the JLPT N2
The struggle to comprehend nonsense conversations is real.
A Ranking of the Worst Don Quijote Halloween Costumes You Can Buy This Year
Need a last-minute Halloween costume? We list this year's Donki offerings from ugly to my eyes are bleeding.
5 Spine-Chillingly Scary Japanese Anime Characters
Happy Halloween from some of our favorite horror genre protagonists.
7 Terrifying Japanese Urban Legends That Are Based on True Stories
From human sacrifices to abandoned villages, these real Japanese legends give us the creeps.
8 Halloween Treats You Can Get at the Convenience Store in Japan
Save the tricks and give us all the spooky fall-flavored treats.
Netflix’s The Naked Director: A Dodgy Dive into Japanese Porn and “Real” Sex
This semi-biographical ode to Japanese AV does little more than maintain the status quo—but it makes us think while doing so.
