life in japan

Combini: Japanese Convenience Stores and Life in Modern Japan

Convenience stores ("combini") in Japan are everywhere. But what do people use them for? A look at combini and everyday life in…

Danchi-Dwellers and Office Denizens: Two More Lesser-Known Tribes of Japan

How post-WWII economics and office culture created two communities whose existence isn't well-known outside of Japan.

10 Cultural Differences in Japan That Surprise Foreigners

We asked our readers about the surprising cultural differences in Japan they experienced while living there. Here's what YOU had to say!