PinnedJapan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaThe Paradox of Inbound Tourism in Japan: Short-term Gains vs. Long-term LossesA Tale of Cultural Clash in a Small Japanese TownAug 2Aug 2
PinnedJapan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaThe Quiz Show Phenomenon: Unveiling Japan’s Misguided Perception of IntelligenceHave you ever wondered why Japan, a country known for its technological prowess, is obsessed with quiz shows?Jun 25Jun 25
Japan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaThe Great Stapler Debate: A Window into Japan’s Generational Divide and Technological EvolutionThe Curious Case of the Japanese Office StaplerAug 4Aug 4
Japan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaThe Dark Side of Tradition: Rethinking Japan’s High School Baseball CultureAs the scorching summer sun beats down on Koshien Stadium, thousands of spectators eagerly await the first pitch of Japan’s most celebrated…Aug 3Aug 3
Japan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaThe Inescapable Punishment Game: Why Japanese Workers Endure Toxic Work EnvironmentsThe Reality of Japan’s “Punishment Game” JobsAug 1Aug 1
Japan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaThe 75-Day Memory: How a Japanese Proverb Reveals the Cycle of Political AmnesiaDid you know that in Japan, there’s a saying that suggests public scandals have a shelf life of just 75 days? This fascinating cultural…Jul 31Jul 31
Japan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaThe Hidden World of ‘Dohan Shukkin’: Why Middle-Aged Japanese Men Seek Solace in Hostess CompanionsA Curious Scene in a Tokyo RestaurantJul 30Jul 30
Japan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaEqual Partnership in Japan: A Revolutionary Concept Reshaping Corporate CultureHave you ever heard of “Equal Partnership” in the context of Japanese corporate culture? This revolutionary concept is challenging the very…Jul 29Jul 29
Japan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaJapan’s Happiness Paradox: The Power of Personal Decision-MakingIn the bustling streets of Tokyo, amidst the neon lights and the harmony of tradition and technology, lies a paradox that has puzzled…Jul 28Jul 28
Japan Unveiled / Akinobu IshiharaThe Silent Crisis: How Japan’s IT Industry is Losing Its Competitive EdgeIn the 1980s and 1990s, Japan was synonymous with technological innovation. Names like Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic were on everyone’s…Jul 27Jul 27