Japan, a country of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity, might not be the first place that comes to mind when considering Black culture. Yet, within the bustling streets of Tokyo, the serene ...

Since moving from the US to Japan years ago, I've come across countless cultural differences. Japan has some really nice public restrooms and spaces for children and mothers. It's been tough to adjust ...

Since 2020, Japan has become one of the most popular destinations for Americans who want a dose of culture, inspiration, and that je ne sais quoi factor. (That's French for I don't know what, if ...

As China-Japan diplomatic row ripples into entertainment, over 30 Japanese performances have been abruptly cancelled, leaving millions of fans of Japanese culture in China worried about a potential ...

Product managers play a critical role in a company. Customers experience the company's culture through its products—and product managers shape that experience through their behaviors and decisions.

Many people dream about leaving the place where they were born or currently live and pursuing a life abroad. Usually, such dreams involve not some random country, but one that seemingly calls to a ...

If, as journalist Jeff Yang said, the locus of pop culture in Asia shifted from Japan to Korea in the last ten years, how did Japan lose the throne? Japan’s pop culture dominance is hurting, and not ...

A three-day cycling journey through Akita’s countryside reveals local craftsmanship, soothing hot springs, traditional foods ...

On my first morning in Tokyo, a barista in a café near Ueno Station served my coffee with a big smile and two short bows. The cashier was just as kind and patient, though I do not speak Japanese.