Lifestyle & hobby

The Shogunate’s Reliable Couriers – Hikyaku and the Carrier Market of Medieval Japan

Precise, swift, reliable Through the empty alleys of morning Edo echoes a familiar sound — chirin, chirin — the rhythmic chime of a bell fastened to a waist sash. It’s

Haikyō Onsen – Japanese “urbex” amid the abandoned beauty of 1980s resorts

Extinct worlds Everything that lives leaves behind warmth. But here, in the heart of this abandoned onsen, only cold stones remain—cold cigarette vending machines and lonely toys scattered on the

The Potato Festival in Japan: Jaga Matsuri’s Spud Dances beneath Mount Yōtei

Shared Delicacies of Poland and Hokkaidō August 2 is approaching. An immensely important day in Japan – but why? It is a celebration that, in a curious and roundabout way,

Not the right smile, not the right pause. The grammar of silence in Japan’s high-context culture

Like a blind man with a deaf one 馬の耳に念仏 (lit. “a nembutsu prayer into a horse’s ear”) In Japan, a conversation may sometimes fall apart before a single word is

Fur That Earns Billions – Yuru-kyara, or How Every Japanese Town Has Its Own Adorably Awkward Mascot

The Cat Samurai and the Crazy Eel Airplane Imagine an otter. A pink one. Wearing a diving helmet. With an unsettlingly wild-eyed stare and a plastic stick in its paw.

Let’s Go Shopping in Japan… During the Tokugawa Shogunate Era in Edo

The Ritual of Shopping In the very heart of Edo, on the bustling street of Nihonbashi, where the day began with the hurried clatter of sandals and the cries of

Contemporary Japan

Japan is a place where centuries-old philosophy of harmony with nature permeates modern life, creating truly unique spaces. The face of Japan is shaped not only by its landscapes and places, but also by its people and their stories. From life on remote islands far from the city’s hustle, through trends in fashion and otaku culture, to the immense social challenges facing the country today — all these elements define the singular character of contemporary Japan.

In this section, we will take a deep dive into some of Japan’s most pressing social issues — from bleak demographic forecasts and phenomena such as hikikomori and rental sisters, to jouhatsu (people who vanish), rural depopulation, and much more.

We’ll explore many facets of modern Japan, from cultural phenomena to everyday life, from the challenges its society faces to its triumphs — all to better understand what Japan truly is today.

An artistic soul and a warrior’s heart in a world of extreme social challenges

現代日本

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An enthusiast of Asian culture with a deep appreciation for the diverse philosophies of the world. By education, a psychologist and philologist specializing in Korean studies. At heart, a programmer (primarily for Android) and a passionate technology enthusiast, as well as a practitioner of Zen and mono no aware. In moments of tranquility, adheres to a disciplined lifestyle, firmly believing that perseverance, continuous personal growth, and dedication to one's passions are the wisest paths in life. Author of the book "Strong Women of Japan" (>>see more)

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