I guess Japanese people are the ones in the world most likely to wear protective masks. Many people in developing countries suffering from an excess of air pollution and…

  As we mentioned in an earlier article, recently in Japan a new phrase, “marshmallow joshi(=girls)”, referring to chubby girls, was coined and has become becoming very common. This phrase…

  There was a period that all girls were dreaming of obtaining perfect, model-like skinny body in Japan, and even slim-enough girls often mentioned that they are on diet.  But…

  Recently in Japan, two TV commercials were cancelled due to a surge of viewer complaints. In addition, a TV drama showcasing a story about orphans became very controversial. I don’t…

  “Tonjiru” is a kind of miso soup made with pork and vegetables. It’s perfect for dinner on a cold night. Today I’d like to share a simple tonjiru recipe…

Today’s post is written by a guest writer from Ukraine! His name is Mr. Alex Shiroki. Much to my joy, he loves everything of Japan. This time, he tells us a story…

    Ramen is one of the most famous and popular of Japanese foods.  Many of you guys might love it 🙂 Today, I would like to share an interesting…

  Japan’s very popular idol girl group, AKB48, released their 32nd single, “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” (Fortune Cookie in Love) last August. The dance routine for this song is quite…

Do you know Zazen practice of Buddhist?  I assume some of you have seen Buddhist monk sitting on the floor folding their legs, and occasionally being hit by a wooden stick…

  At the year draws to a close in Japan, a buzzwords-of-the-year contest is held, and the most popular/widely used word for the past year is chosen. This year boasts many strong…

  These days there are a lot of beautiful, gracefully aging women in the world. With this in mind I would like to share a Youtube video of some very…