Japan’s deep connection to childish relationships
“Amae is not one thing,” says Behrens. • A shrinking town with big ambitions• The car-crash crisis in ageing JapanExpectation plays a big role in amae. “It starts with the assumption t…
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Japanese ninja group wants to hire new member, must have strong aura and mental fortitude
But just like Japan still has katana makers, it still has ninja, and one shadow warrior unit is looking to hire a new member. A big advantage of the modern ninja workplace is that employees are …
Rakuten Travel reveals the top 5 best-rated, off-the-beaten-track Japanese ryokan inns
If you want a true getaway, one of these inns would be the perfect place to stay! Some ryokan are located deep in the mountains or down in the forests, and are known as “Kakure-yado”, or “h…
Japanese mom’s sketchbook of amazing anime character designs from 50 years ago amazes daughter
Professional manga artist learns that talent runs in the family. In fact, you could argue that the artwork itself doesn’t technically qualify as “retro” either, since it was completed 50 years a…
Tsunami-hit, cold-climate Ishinomaki hangs hope on olive growing
Although Ishinomaki does not have a Mediterranean climate suitable for growing olives, production has been increasing steadily. But Ishinomaki government officials say there was more to growing …
Square Enix announces Bravely Default II for the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo 3DS didn't get a ton of exclusive games from third-party developers during its lifetime, but Square Enix graced the platform with a brand new IP at the time, Bravely Default.…
Sony’s Ghost of Tsushima will launch in summer 2020
Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima will debut in the summer of 2020 on Sony’s PlayStation 4 console. The game for Sony’s PlayStation 4 got a lot of air time on Thursday night with the revelation o…
All we want for Christmas is to stay in the new Mimaru Hotel Pokémon room, opening Dec 24
Five of the Mimaru Hotel establishments in Japan are going to unveil special Pokémon-styled rooms starting this December! Apartment Hotel Mimaru is a chain of hotels that goes one step beyo…
What’s Japan’s least appealing big city, and why did it get stuck with that title?【Survey】
Town ranks in last place for second survey in a row, but there actually are some things to love about the place. Despite Japan’s compact geographic dimensions, there’s actually quite a bit of va…
Elderly in Japan Are Wearing Exoskeletons to Keep Working Past Retirement Age
Exoskeletons aren't merely useful for paralyzed people, super-strong soldiers, or for those assembling automotives — they're now also being used to give support to the elderly. Ne…