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Oct 28, 2026

Halloween in Japan comes up at work, nursery school, or your building. How to ask or decline, check with daycare,…

Oct 27, 2026

How residents of Japan can start taiko as adults: drum types, classes and community circles, fee examples, how to find…

Oct 26, 2026

Christmas isn’t a public holiday in Japan. Work and year-end days off, Christmas cake and KFC orders, English Mass, mailing…

Oct 6, 2026

Every kimono color has meaning. Learn why red suits celebrations, purple’s noble history, and how to choose colors by season…

Jul 31, 2026

Curious about machi-con? This guide covers the flow from check-in to contacts, what to wear, and tips for solo attendees…

Jul 16, 2026

Want to date in Japan but not sure where to start? Compare five ways to meet people, from dating apps…

Jul 8, 2026

A roughly 3-second commercial jingle for ‘Hakata no Shio’ salt hit #1 on JOYSOUND’s weekly karaoke ranking — a first…

Jun 19, 2026

After sunset in late June 2026, Venus shines as the brightest evening star in the west, with Jupiter low nearby.…

Jun 12, 2026

The World Cup arrived while you’re living in Japan — which means you can follow both your home country’s team…

Jun 10, 2026

Nintendo Direct June 9 recap: Zelda Ocarina of Time confirmed for Switch 2 remake, plus Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven, Kingdom…

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