It's no secret that Japanese people are known for their longevity. Japan has long boasted a huge number of centenarians (people 100 years old or older), and one of the highest life expectancies on the planet. People have … [Read more...]
All of you out there are probably all familiar with the concept of adoption. A child is given up by his or her biological parents for whatever reason, and another family welcomes the child into the fold and raises his or … [Read more...]
One of the hottest things in Japan right now is the idol group AKB48. This army of teenage singers, besides experimenting with creepy, Frankenstein vocaloids, has taken the world by storm, topping Japanese pop charts for … [Read more...]
When you think of Japanese food, what do you think of? Sushi? No, you're thinking too gourmet, think of a food worse than that. Street ramen? No, even worse than that. Ok, I'll just cut to the chase, think instant noodles. … [Read more...]
Crime in Japan is incredibly low compared to most other countries; it's generally regarded as one of the safest countries in the world. So when there is a crime in Japan, it definitely gets noticed. Did you know that one … [Read more...]
A blood type towel: not as gross as it sounds. Sometimes, it's the small cultural differences you notice more than the big ones. For me, one of the most interesting things about Japanese culture is the fascination with … [Read more...]