Category: Culture & Society
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What Is a Machi-con? A First-Timer’s Guide to the Flow & Dress Code
Curious about machi-con? This guide covers the flow from check-in to contacts, what to wear, and tips for solo attendees…
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Dating in Japan: 5 Ways to Meet People & the Confession Culture Gap
Want to date in Japan but not sure where to start? Compare five ways to meet people, from dating apps…
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A 3-Second Salt Jingle Hit Japan’s #1 Karaoke Spot The Story Behind Japan’s Most-Sung Song Right Now
A roughly 3-second commercial jingle for ‘Hakata no Shio’ salt hit #1 on JOYSOUND’s weekly karaoke ranking — a first…
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Venus, the Evening Star, Is Shining in the Western Sky: How to Spot It After Sunset [June 2026]
After sunset in late June 2026, Venus shines as the brightest evening star in the west, with Jupiter low nearby.…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Is Underway. How to Watch All 104 Matches from Japan, Your Home Team Included
The World Cup arrived while you’re living in Japan — which means you can follow both your home country’s team…
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Announced! Nintendo Direct June 2026 Full Summary & Release Dates
Nintendo Direct June 9 recap: Zelda Ocarina of Time confirmed for Switch 2 remake, plus Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven, Kingdom…
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Star Wars Returns to Theaters After 7 Years. The Mandalorian and Grogu Opens in Japan May 2026
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in Japan on May 22, 2026 — the first Star Wars theatrical release…
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Japan’s International Residents Hit 4.12 Million in 2025. First Time Past 4 Million, 1 in 5 Live in Tokyo
Japan’s international resident population hit 4,125,395 at the end of 2025, breaking the 4 million mark for the first time.…
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Detective Conan Hits 10 Billion Yen 4 Years Running in 2026: Why Is *Highway of the Fallen Angel* So Popular?
Detective Conan’s 2026 film *Highway of the Fallen Angel* crossed 10 billion yen in 27 days, a first for any…
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When Does Japan’s 2026 Rainy Season Start? Okinawa Already In, Kanto from Early June
Okinawa entered the 2026 rainy season on May 4, six days earlier than average. Southern Kyushu and Shikoku are next…
