Japan

Explore the dynamics and cultural nuances of kyabakura, where female hosts engage in conversation and provide companionship to male customers. Uncover the fine line between entertainment and controversy, while examining the evolving perceptions and efforts to regulate this intriguing facet of Japanese nightlife. As you may know, kyabakura is a…

Japan’s economy, once a global leader in car manufacturing and electronic goods, is now set to reclaim its position through Web3 innovation, with Astar Network playing a pivotal role. Astar Network: the leading Layer-1 blockchain for Japan Astar Network, founded by Sota Watanabe, who was last year selected Forbes 30 under 30 in Japan, has emerged as a…

Written by Motobu Naoki, translated by Andreas Quast The photo below shows a scene from the 1967 “Kumite with Protectors Tournament” sponsored by Zen Okinawa Karate Kobudō Rengōkai (hereinafter abbreviated as Rengōkai). Overseas persons posted the photos on Facebook. (Photos see here:) The predecessor organization of the Rengōkai was the…

In the mountains of Yamazaki — You know the saying, “It’s about the journey, not the destination.” As an avid traveler sometimes I find that true, other times I don’t. But during one of my day trips from Osaka, that saying became gospel. It was a wonderfully warm day for January and my goal for the…

Hello, everyone! This time, I’ll briefly explain the basic information about G7 and also look at the meanings of holding in Hiroshima in this year. What’s G7? G7 is an intergovernmental political forum which consists of France, US, UK, German, Japan, Italy and Canada. …

When books are lost in translation — Mr. Kazuo, my manager, called me at his desk. He had a “gift” for me. This was very unusual in Japan, especially in the context of business. He handed me a package, and I could see he had ordered from Amazon. The package wasn’t that big, so I thought it…

As a UX research consultant in Japan, I’ve worked with a wide variety of international companies looking to test their products with Japanese users. Here are the top three mistakes that international companies make when testing their products in Japan. 1. Recruiting the wrong people It can be difficult to recruit Japanese users for UX…

Tebasaki, which translates to “chicken wings” in Japanese, holds a special place in Japanese cuisine. Among the various preparations of chicken wings, Tebasaki Karaage stands out as a highly popular appetizer at restaurants and bars throughout Japan. …

At Money Forward i (MFi), we value collaboration, innovation, and staying at the forefront of industry trends. To harness the potential of cutting-edge technologies, we recently organized an extraordinary event — the Hack Day. This event brought together our talented software engineers and business members to explore the power of…