Living in Japan
Yuzu Baths for Warding Off Colds (and Evil Spirits!)
Yuzu is a popular winter citrus fruit for more than its taste. Learn about the origin and benefits of relaxing yuzu baths!
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Japanese Language
Read Japanese Books with the Listening-Reading Method
Want to read Japanese books and novels? We outline a method to help get you started - and build your Japanese listening…
History
Kadomatsu in Sendai: An Old-School Japanese New Year
You may have heard of kadomatsu, Japan's traditional New Year decoration. But did you know of this old-school variation from the Edo…
Food
Osechi Ryori: History, Meanings, and How to Prepare
Osechi ryori is Japan's traditional New Year's cuisine. How did this tradition begin, and what do all the different foods symbolize?
Women
$1K for Abortion Pill? Proposal in Japan Fuels Outrage
Some people in Japan don't want women to have easy access to an abortion pill. One of them? The country's chief gynecologist.
Food
Five Japanese Cocktails That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re in Ginza
Got a hankering for some luxurious Japanese cocktails, but can't get to Ginza? These recipes should do the trick.
Technology
Why Japan’s Love for Fax Machines Just Won’t Die
It's not the only country that clings to the tech. But killing the fax machine in Japan has proven harder than some…
Food
How Japan Made Christmas Mandarins a Canadian Tradition
A tradition popular in parts of Canada owes its roots to Japanese immigration. Now, some Japanese prefectures want to bring it back…