Banana Yoshimoto is one of the most famous Japanese female authors in the world. Her books are published in over 30 countries. I have reread her debut novel and masterpiece, “Kitchen” for the first time in a while. I surprisingly have...
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It’s been a wild year. Japan hoped to see the end of COVID in 2021, especially with its implementation of vaccinations. It has affected all aspects of life, which pains us with each news of loss and pain. But certain local governments have been...
The coronavirus pandemic has caused massive disruption and negative impacts worldwide. Japan has largely been spared the worst effects compared to other countries. However, COVID-19 has still affected the lives of Japanese people in several ways...
Japan is known as a group-oriented society that is less individualistic than Western nations. Yet, some Japanese people spend time alone, sometimes due to personal preference. Following behind it is a growing trend of businesses catering to single...