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The Paradox of Inbound Tourism in Japan: Short-term Gains vs. Long-term Losses

A Tale of Cultural Clash in a Small Japanese Town

Aug 2, 2024

The Paradox of Inbound Tourism in Japan: Short-term Gains vs. Long-term Losses

Aug 2, 2024

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The Quiz Show Phenomenon: Unveiling Japan’s Misguided Perception of Intelligence

Have you ever wondered why Japan, a country known for its technological prowess, is obsessed with quiz shows?

Jun 25, 2024

The Quiz Show Phenomenon: Unveiling Japan’s Misguided Perception of Intelligence

Jun 25, 2024

The Great Stapler Debate: A Window into Japan’s Generational Divide and Technological Evolution

The Curious Case of the Japanese Office Stapler

Aug 4, 2024

The Great Stapler Debate: A Window into Japan’s Generational Divide and Technological Evolution

Aug 4, 2024

The Dark Side of Tradition: Rethinking Japan’s High School Baseball Culture

As the scorching summer sun beats down on Koshien Stadium, thousands of spectators eagerly await the first pitch of Japan’s most celebrated…

Aug 3, 2024

The Dark Side of Tradition: Rethinking Japan’s High School Baseball Culture

Aug 3, 2024

The Inescapable Punishment Game: Why Japanese Workers Endure Toxic Work Environments

The Reality of Japan’s “Punishment Game” Jobs

Aug 1, 2024

The Inescapable Punishment Game: Why Japanese Workers Endure Toxic Work Environments

Aug 1, 2024

The 75-Day Memory: How a Japanese Proverb Reveals the Cycle of Political Amnesia

Did 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 31, 2024

The 75-Day Memory: How a Japanese Proverb Reveals the Cycle of Political Amnesia

Jul 31, 2024

The Hidden World of ‘Dohan Shukkin’: Why Middle-Aged Japanese Men Seek Solace in Hostess Companions

A Curious Scene in a Tokyo Restaurant

Jul 30, 2024

The Hidden World of ‘Dohan Shukkin’: Why Middle-Aged Japanese Men Seek Solace in Hostess Companions

Jul 30, 2024

Equal Partnership in Japan: A Revolutionary Concept Reshaping Corporate Culture

Have you ever heard of “Equal Partnership” in the context of Japanese corporate culture? This revolutionary concept is challenging the very…

Jul 29, 2024

Equal Partnership in Japan: A Revolutionary Concept Reshaping Corporate Culture

Jul 29, 2024

Japan’s Happiness Paradox: The Power of Personal Decision-Making

In the bustling streets of Tokyo, amidst the neon lights and the harmony of tradition and technology, lies a paradox that has puzzled…

Jul 28, 2024

Japan’s Happiness Paradox: The Power of Personal Decision-Making

Jul 28, 2024

The Silent Crisis: How Japan’s IT Industry is Losing Its Competitive Edge

In the 1980s and 1990s, Japan was synonymous with technological innovation. Names like Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic were on everyone’s…

Jul 27, 2024

The Silent Crisis: How Japan’s IT Industry is Losing Its Competitive Edge

Jul 27, 2024

Japan Unveiled / Akinobu Ishihara

Japan Unveiled / Akinobu Ishihara

Kanazawa-based AI consultant unveiling Japan's hidden depths. Bridging ancient traditions with modern tech. Addressing IT lag. Sharing untold stories of Japan.

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