Housing in Japan generally falls into two categories: single-family detached homes and multifamily dwellings. While the majority of Japanese reside in single-family homes, both types offer unique features and cultural insights. A notable...

As part of its strategy to boost economic growth, the Japanese government has introduced a medical visa, allowing foreign nationals to seek medical treatment within the country. This visa is a recent development, catering to individuals ...

Japan is a country that is famous for its manners and etiquette. Using bad manners can lead a number of social faux pas. Here are some tips on some basic Japanese cultural manners, etiquette and social customs to watch out for in the lan...

If 7-11 is the king of convenience stores, then Lawson is a strong contender for the throne. As the second-largest convenience store chain in Japan, Lawson can be found in every prefecture and even boasts a popular 100 yen store subsidia...

In this writer's opinion, convenience store, or "konbini", have become an iconic symbol of modern Japan, even more so than anime or robots. Their ubiquity in Japanese society is comparable to that of Wal-Marts in America. Services Beyond...

Sushi is almost synonymous with Japan and its culture. Virtually everyone in the world knows that sushi comes from Japan, and it's probably Japan's most recognizable export (along with electronics and cars). How popular is sushi in Japan...

Candy, chocolate, cakes, pies, they’re all popular in Japan! They’re also very colorful, as it is part of the Japanese culture. Unlike in the western world where “candy” encompasses most small sweet things like a candy bar (like a Snicke...

Like any red blooded American, I love pizza. In fact back in my school days, I was in the pizza club. So let me tell you, in Japan it is actually… an adventure. Culture of Pizza in Japan Let me start with the good news. Pizza is very pop...

When you’re hungry and want to eat right away, and are unconcerned about your health, nothing works better than fast food. There many different American fast food chains in Japan, let’s look at a few of the most common ones. McDonalds (...