Cultures

Even Edo locals would be shocked!? The surprising history of how nigiri sushi became the ultimate fast food

Cultures

Are Japanese people sitting too much? The world’s top “desk-bound nation”

Cultures

Exploring the Depth of Japanese Sake — 10 Fascinating Facts You Should Know

Cultures

10 Famous Japanese Proverbs and Their Deep Meanings — Timeless Wisdom for Modern Life

Scary

10 Terrifying Urban Legends in Japan — Mysterious Stories Passed Down Through the Shadows

Cultures

Surprising but True: 10 Everyday Rules & Manners in Japan Every Visitor (or Resident) Should Know

Strange

Why Do Japanese Groups Appear “Intimidating”?

Scary

Between Light and Shadow: The Mysterious Folklore of Japan’s “Other Self”

Cultures

Words You Should Never Say in Japanese: The Hidden Meanings Behind Traditional Sayings

Cultures

Hidden Village Culture of Japan: Fading Landscapes and Living Traditions

Strange

Do Only Japanese People Have It? The Mystery of the ALDH2 Gene

Strange

The Mysterious Gene Found Only in Japanese People? Uncovering the Truth Behind ALDH2

Scary

The True Identity of a Legendary Beauty: Who Was the Nine-Tailed Fox?

Scary

5 Haunted Spots from the Edo Period: Terrifying Places That Actually Existed

History

Four Surprising Truths About Sankin-kotai You Didn’t Know

Cultures

Why Are Japanese People So Good at Distinguishing Sounds? The Surprising Power of the Japanese Ear

History

The Extraordinary Abilities Lost by Modern Japanese People

History

5 Unique Physical Traits Found in Japanese People

Travel

Top 5 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Tokyo: From Sensoji Temple to teamLab Planets

Cultures

Who Was the Real Model for Momotaro? Exploring the Origins of Japan’s Famous Folk Hero

Cultures

What Is the True Identity of “Oni” in Japanese Traditional Events?

Scary

The Seven School Mysteries: Why Are They So Common Across Japan?

History

The Myriad of Deities in Japanese Shinto: Understanding the Concept of “Yaoyorozu no Kami

Cultures

Traditional Japanese Weddings Were Too Extreme

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