One day when we were watching TV, I asked my wife, ‘Who is that guy I keep seeing with the funny mustache?’ Turns out it…

Sumo is more than just a sport in Japan. It’s deeply connected to cultural traditions in the minds of the Japanese. Unfortunately, in recent years,…

This is a guest post by David Billa of Ogijima. French people love Japan and Japanese people love France. Or at least, the younger generations…

The term hikikomori (引きこもり, shut-in) literally means ‘pulling away’ in Japanese. It refers to an extreme version of social withdrawal that is especially prevalent in…

Many cultures enjoy drinking games in one form or another that involve the participants performing some form of forefit, usually drinking something alcoholic. photo by…

Sushi. Ninja. Anime. Sake. These are some of the words that people immediately associate with Japan. However, as we all know, not every Japanese person…

Ozu Yasujirō (小津 安二郎, 1903–1963) is known as one of the most renowned directors of all time. His movies are considered major works of art,…

Japan’s futuristic cityscapes, beautiful nature, and rich cultural heritage have made the country an ideal spot for photography. With today being the 150th anniverasry of…

Some of the most respected members of the global videogame community have come together in an unprecedented effort to create a special video to show…

This article is a part of the series on cultural connection between Japan and Russia. Another Russian invention immensely popular in Japan, perhaps even more…