Articles about Daily Japan

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Hairdressers in Japan: Curiosities, Prices, and Vocabulary

Tokoya, biyouin, prices, and the Japanese you need at the salon

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Japan Dialing Codes: +81, Area Codes, and How to Call

The country code is +81. Whether the call connects depends on that first zero.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Are foreigners discriminated against in Japan?

Cases exist. A country-wide verdict does not.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Why Japan Writes 25:00, 26:00 and Even 30:00

The night still belongs to yesterday — until 6 a.m.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Japanese Eras and the Imperial Calendar (Nengō)

From Taika to Reiwa: how gengō and nengō mark imperial years on documents, forms, and everyday Japanese life.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

8 things about Japan that the rest of the world might want

From kaiseki to hanbaiki: what often looks enviable in Japanese daily life — and where the comparison with the rest of the world...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

How are gas stations in Japan?

Full service, セルフ pumps, fuel colors, and what really changed since the 1990s.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Kei Cars in Japan: 660cc Minicars and the Famous Yellow Plates

Japan’s light-vehicle class: hard size caps, thrifty engines, and ownership rules built for narrow streets.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Jihanki Shokudo: Japan's Vending Machine Restaurants

Hot meals from a machine — between Showa nostalgia and a quick everyday pause

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Why are there so few trash cans on the streets of Japan?

Security, culture, and the habit of carrying trash home explain Japan’s clean streets with almost no public bins.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Japanese Driver's License: Process, Cost, and Conversion

From tourist IDP to gold stripe — the real paths to driving in Japan

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Peaceful Japan? How Japanese people react to crimes

Low crime rates, real street shock, and how Japanese media and bystanders handle violence

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

5円 Goen: The Lucky Coin and the Hole in the Middle

Wordplay, shrine offerings, and the hole in Japan’s famous brass coin

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

A Day in the Life of a Japanese Game Programmer

A Tokyo workday with Masa: train commute, Bandai Namco Studios floor life, studio teams, izakaya, and GUNDAM models after hours.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

How do parking lots work in Japan?

From the ground plate at a coin lot to the vertical parking tower — a practical overview for driving in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

How to Take a Taxi in Japan

A simple guide for taxi rides in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Houses in Japan: What Are They Like? Rent or Buy?

Size myths, yen prices, rent versus ownership, and financing basics for living in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Kotatsu - A table with a warm blanket

Japan’s winter table: heater under the frame, futon over the top, and a hard-to-leave warm pocket for family life.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2014

Why Japanese Packaging Feels So Practical

From individually wrapped snacks to tactile milk cartons, everyday packaging in Japan is built around convenience, accessibility...