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5 unspoken rules that the Japanese are secretly judging you with

Unspoken rules are the essence of Japanese society, as one should act out of a deeper understanding rather than the threat of the law.

People from Osaka, often referred to as Osakans, deliver a raw flavor of Japanese behavior that is upbeat, unique, and out of the norm.

Okay, this article is an obvious plug of my new book – The Japanese Pursuit of Perfection, but there’s more to it, I promise!

It’s the question that every Japan-obsessed foreigner must ask themselves, is the move worth it? Here’s what I think about living in Japan!

In this special article, I’ll be sharing my honest review of Sakuraco’s tasty new snack box series “Taste of Kyushu” by ICHIGO Inc.

Here at the Osaka Expo, the world gathers to showcase the latest lifestyle, tech, and cultural trends of their home country.

By far, Japan has the most complex waste disposal procedure I’ve ever seen, but after reading this guide, you’ll be cleaning up like a local!

The Japanese language is riddled with expressions that communicate a feeling rather than a literal definition. Here are 5 common expressions:

I’ve always been curious about my attraction to Japan in all its elements. From architecture to culture, there exists a “Japan aesthetic.”

Shintoism is the Indigenous religion of Japan and promotes a spiritual way of life in harmony with nature and all forms of life.

Only in Kyoto City will you find such a harmonious intertwining of traditional and modern Japanese culture. Let’s explore!

Known as Kyoto’s “Chinese Temple” because of its origins, Manpukuji is the head temple of the Japanese Obaku Zen school.