Is Japan’s Cultural Aversion to Public Noise Suppressing Its Birth Rate?

Is Japan’s silence pushing families away?

Mr Yabatan’s Journey From Norway to Japanese Comedy Stardom

How a Norwegian content creator became a beloved face in Japan's comedy scene

Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Harris' journey to both preserve and push the boundaries of an age-old tradition

Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats

The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels

Japanese High School Boys Are Waiting for Their First Kiss

Youth intimacy declines in Japan as self-pleasure rises

Based in Japan: Back to the World of XTRA

Growing stardom as a Tokyo content creator and artist

Matcha Samurai: Tradition Meets Humor 

Setting the record straight on Japanese culture

Based in Japan: Life Where I’m From With Greg Lam

Understanding daily life in Japan

“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies

Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health

ASMR, Head Spas and the Rise of Calm Culture

How YouTuber ASMR Twix is redefining relaxation in Tokyo

This Japanese Grandma’s First Day of High School

Baachan's belated back to school at 85 years old

The Origins of Japanese Curry 

The surprising international history of one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods