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Beyond the Word “Hotel”- Understanding Japan’s Diverse Accommodation Options

When planning a trip to Japan, many first-time visitors assume that a “hotel” is a hotel—clean sheets, a front […]

Senpai, Hierarchy, and Harmony- Japan’s Unwritten Rules of Respect

In Western cultures, hierarchy often takes the form of corporate structure or merit-based seniority. But in Ja […]

Understanding Settai- The Subtle Power of Japan’s Business Entertainment Culture

In Japan, business success has never depended solely on hard metrics or polished presentations. Beneath the su […]

Rethinking English- Understanding Japan’s “No-English-Needed” Society

In an increasingly globalized world, English is often considered the default language of international busines […]

What Is Omotenashi? Understanding Japan’s Invisible Code of Care

The Japanese word “omotenashi” is often translated as “hospitality,” but such a definition only scratches the […]

Compliance in Flux- Japan’s Cultural Shift Toward Accountability

In Japan, the term “compliance” has entered common discourse only relatively recently. For decades, social har […]

Standing Out in Silence- How to Thrive in a Society That Hammers Down the Nail

Japan has long been described as a society where “the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.” This saying—kn […]

0035Japan’s Super-Aging Society- A Crisis, or a Market in Disguise?

Japan stands as one of the most advanced examples of a society grappling with both declining birthrates and an […]

Mastering the Maze- Can You Navigate Japan’s Complex Keigo System?

For many foreigners studying Japanese, nothing induces more anxiety than the language’s complex system of poli […]