Japanese Suicide Apartments
It's no secret that Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. It's unfortunate, but very true. Just look at Aokigahara, the most popular place in all of Japan to off yourself…
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Anthropomorphic Pencil Portraits of Schoolgirl Animals by Takumi Kama
“wolf girl” (2015) by Takumi Kama. Pencil on panel. “I am terrified of high school girls,” admits artist Takumi Kama. “If I encounter a group of them on a train there is …
Inside the Japanese TV Industry: An Interview with a TV Salarywoman
Last year, we interviewed a Japanese TV announcer, Naomi Uemura, and she taught us How To Speak Beautiful Japanese. Since she provided some intriguing insight into the business, I wanted to learn mor…
JET Program Culture Shock Part 2: How to Prepare for and Recognize Culture Shock
Now that we have a proper definition of culture shock, we can start diving into action. Having knowledge is only the first step. We have to put that knowledge to good use. We have the bricks. Now let…
Enjoy Tokyo down town in a peaceful neighbourhood – Higashi-Jujo Palazetto
Last time I introduced you to the nice apartments of Mr. Nakajima in Edogawa-ku. Today I want to write about the place I live in – a peaceful neighborhood in Tokyo down town – Higash…
BAKA! Japan’s Most Popular Profanity
“Baka” is the most commonly used Japanese swear word. It usually means foolish or stupid, but can take on a whole range of meanings depending of context, relationship, and various other factors. In k…
Japan’s Latest Shopping Mall Wants To Keep You in Shape as You Shop
Dubbed as Japan’s 1st runnable shopping center, the Morinomiya Q’s Mall will open its doors to shoppers and runners alike next week on April 27, 2015. Inheriting the legacy of it’s origin…
Japanese Manner – Visiting someone’s house
It is a honor to be invited to someone’s home in Japan, since many Japanese people consider their own house to humble to entertain guests. If you are lucky to visit a Japanese house, show your apprec…
The Secret Japan Air Self-Defense Force Gundam – And Other Stories
In August 2014, Japan’s defense ministry announced a new “Space Monitoring Force.” It will utilize personnel from the Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), the country’s air force. This new team is su…
Interview with Sarah Feinerman from Design Festa
International Art Event Design Festa is an explosion of creativity that happens twice a year at Japan’s largest convention center, Tokyo Big Sight. It’s the largest art event of its kind in Asia, so …