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Do Japanese people still wear kimonos as regular clothing?
Culture / Kimono / Society

Do Japanese people still wear kimonos as regular clothing?

Posted on: December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

The kimono has been an iconic part of Japan’s dress code since ancient times. Nowadays, kimonos are worn under special circumstances.

Is sushi regularly eaten by Japanese people?
Food / Society / Sushi

Is sushi regularly eaten by Japanese people?

Posted on: December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Japan is the home of the global sensation known as sushi, but just how often do Japanese people actually eat this delightful creation?

Do I need to know Japanese to visit Japan?
Culture / Language / Society / Travel

Do I need to know Japanese to visit Japan?

Posted on: December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Given the vast numbers of foreign tourists that visit Japan each year, the obvious answer might seem like a no, but that’s not entirely true.

Japan and its obsession with matcha green tea
Matcha Green Tea / Thoughts / Uji

Japan and its obsession with matcha green tea

Posted on: September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

Japan and matcha green tea are totally synonymous as this nation has truly built a culture around the crafting and drinking of this beverage.

5 unspoken rules that the Japanese are secretly judging you with
Culture / Society / Thoughts

5 unspoken rules that the Japanese are secretly judging you with

Posted on: August 13, 2025August 14, 2025

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

A glance into the raw personalities of the Osakan people
Culture / Osaka / Society / Thoughts

A glance into the raw personalities of the Osakan people

Posted on: August 9, 2025August 9, 2025

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

Writing is the best way to absorb a country’s beauty
Culture / Thoughts / Travel

Writing is the best way to absorb a country’s beauty

Posted on: August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

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

Living in Japan as a foreigner – is it worth it?
Culture / Foreigner / Society / Thoughts

Living in Japan as a foreigner – is it worth it?

Posted on: July 22, 2025August 1, 2025

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!

Japan and the benefits of a homogeneous society
Society / Thoughts

Japan and the benefits of a homogeneous society

Posted on: July 14, 2025August 1, 2025

Being a homogeneous society has a certain stigma about it, some would even say a racist one, but there are benefits too, even for foreigners!

A guide to waste disposal in Japan for foreign residents
Culture / Foreigner / Society

A guide to waste disposal in Japan for foreign residents

Posted on: April 2, 2025August 1, 2025

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 Japan aesthetic: 5 unique elements of the land of the rising sun
Architecture / Culture / Society

The Japan aesthetic: 5 unique elements of the land of the rising sun

Posted on: February 6, 2025August 1, 2025

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

Religion in Japan: how Shintoism co-exists with other beliefs
Culture / Religion / Shrine / Society / Temple / Thoughts

Religion in Japan: how Shintoism co-exists with other beliefs

Posted on: January 29, 2025August 1, 2025

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

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