Articles About Japan

These innovative demolition methods make buildings slowly disappear - without the mess

What do the Japanese have against bread crust? Sandwiches in Japan (store-bought and home-made) are always without crust.

The Japanese Creed: Prepare to Live, Live to Prepare

Uncommon sights and sounds in Japanese society

The custom of providing an oshibori to dining guests has been around for centuries. But the use of a standard napkin is practically…

The Japanese custom of never going barefoot outside keeps their soles clean, but has a downside.

Why does the Japanese language have so many onomatopoeia?

With limited space in the cities, Japan takes it to a higher level (literally) with innovative parking systems.