Which animal do you prefer as a pet, a cat or a dog? Both are popular animals to live with. Adorable and comforting, they have been loved in Japan for more than a thousand years. Cats, for instance, have been useful for getting rid of rats and mice...
Communal dining, or community kitchen, provides cheap and delicious meals in a relaxed environment where you share a table with people you meet for the first time. It gives you a chance to get to know new people (especially the locals) and an...
The outbreak of COVID-19 had numerous effects on our daily life, workstyle and well-being. During quarantine, many businesses in Japan implemented a work-from-home policy. It brought about change in lifestyles since commuting time has become free...
A small town in Kagoshima is increasing its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Osaki town is located in the eastern Osumi Peninsula, the southern part of Kagoshima Prefecture. It faces the Pacific Ocean, has a little over...
The holiday season is coming, and LEGO is rerunning its annual campaign this year. #BuildtoGive is a charity launched by the LEGO Group in 2017, where anyone can join the fun event by building a Christmas ornament with LEGO bricks at home. For every...
Job hunting, or shukatsu in Japanese, is a tough and competitive process that many college students go through to get a job offer from top-tier companies in Japan. Every year, as soon as the job-hunting season begins in March, third-year college...
Are you planning to go on a shopping spree this fall? The biggest shopping event of the year, Black Friday, is almost there. Many consumers expect to find great deals on Black Friday for home appliances, electronics, clothing, furniture, you name it...
Have you ever seen a circular symbol made up of blue, representing the sky; black, a person holding one arm aloft; and green, symbolizing growth? Yes, you’ve probably seen it printed on a package of a chocolate bar. It’s the Fairtrade...
Suppose you live in a rural area of Japan and about to become a college student. The chances are that you will move to a larger city like Tokyo, Osaka or Aichi prefecture after graduating high school. The reason is clear. Because among the 782...
Kyoto is doubtlessly one of the most popular places to visit in Japan. It draws millions of tourists every year from both international and domestic. Accordingly, there are numerous hotels and accommodation plans to choose from if you plan to visit...