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Travel
Japan’s Most Attractive Prefectures: How Japanese People Rank Their Own Regions (2024 Edition)
Every year, the Brand Research Institute (ブランド総合研究所) conducts the "Regional Brand Survey" (地域ブランド調査), asking tens of thousands of Japanese r... -
Travel
Best Fireworks Festivals in Japan: Summer 2025 Edition
Introduction Summer in Japan is synonymous with hanabi taikai—fireworks festivals that light up the night skies with dazzling colors and spectacular displays... -
Travel
Japan’s Most Underrated Prefectures
Each year, the Brand Research Institute (ブランド総合研究所) releases a “Prefectural Attractiveness Ranking,” asking thousands of Japanese residents to rate ... -
Culture
What It’s Like to Work at a Japanese Company
Japan is famous for its meticulous culture, and that precision extends into its working world too. If you’re curious about what it’s really like to work at a... -
Travel
Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan
Planning a trip to Japan? Get ready for incredible food, stunning temples, high-tech toilets, and some of the most polite people on the planet.But before you... -
Travel
Japan’s Top Inbound and Outbound Destinations in 2024
Japan welcomed a record-breaking number of foreign visitors in 2024 — but where were they coming from?And when Japanese people traveled abroad, which countri... -
Culture
What Is Lifetime Employment? Is It Still Common in Japan?
If you've heard that Japanese workers stay with the same company their whole lives, you're not wrong — but things are changing. Let’s explore the concept of ... -
Food & Store
Refreshing Summer Foods You Must Try in Japan
Introduction Japan’s summer is hot and humid, but luckily, the country offers a variety of delicious and refreshing foods perfect for beating the heat!From c... -
Language
Why Japanese Has So Many Ways to Say “I” and “You”
When learning Japanese, one of the first surprises is this:There isn’t just one word for “I” or “you.”In fact, there are dozens—and which one you use depends... -
Travel
Top 10 Places to Escape the Heat in Japan This Summer
Introduction Japan's summer can be intense, but luckily, there are plenty of cool, refreshing destinations to escape the heat!Whether you're looking for scen...