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Is Japan Really That Safe? Scenes That Defy Global Logic

To a first-time visitor, Japan can feel like a different planet—not because of the technology or language, but […]

Navigating Healthcare in Japan- Systems, Access, and the Foreigner’s Perspective

Navigating Healthcare in Japan: Systems, Access, and the Foreigner’s Perspective (Revised) Japan’s healthcare […]

Behind the Sliding Doors- A Closer Look at Japanese Housing

When most people picture a Japanese home, they likely imagine sliding doors, tatami mats, and perhaps a serene […]

The Spirit of Onsen- Exploring Japan’s Bathing Culture

For many people visiting Japan, the concept of public bathing may seem unusual, even uncomfortable. Yet for ge […]

Japanese Omotenashi at Its Finest- A Deep Dive into the Ryokan Experience

In the world of travel accommodations, few experiences rival the cultural depth and emotional resonance of sta […]

How to Ride the Shinkansen in Japan- A Friendly Guide for First-Timers

So, you’re coming to Japan and want to ride the famous bullet train — the Shinkansen. Good news: it’s fast, cl […]

The Quake That Stopped Time- How the Tohoku Shinkansen Survived Japan’s Darkest Day

Part 2: What It Was Like Inside a Shinkansen on 3.11 March 11, 2011, 2:46 p.m. — a moment etched into Japan’s […]

The Quake That Stopped Time- How the Tohoku Shinkansen Survived Japan’s Darkest Day

Part 1: The Quake That Stopped Time: How the Tohoku Shinkansen Survived Japan’s Darkest Day March 11, 2011, 2: […]

How Japan’s Shinkansen Is Operated, Optimized, and Perfected on the Ground

The Shinkansen is often praised as a marvel of Japanese engineering—a bullet train of unrivaled speed, safety, […]