Daily Life

Tap Water Popular in Japan, but Bottled Water Still Ranks FirstJAPAN LIFE | Oct 26, 2026

Rice Remorse: Most Japanese Feel Guilty About Wasting Staple GrainJAPAN LIFE | Oct 22, 2026

Maitake: Mushrooms with an Aroma and Texture to Make You DanceJAPAN LIFE | Oct 17, 2026

“Otsukare Sama Desu”: A Daily Greeting in Japanese WorkplacesJAPAN LIFE | Oct 14, 2026

Dining In is the New Dining Out in Japan as Food Prices Continue to RiseJAPAN LIFE | Oct 8, 2026

Sakuraebi: The Sparkling Delicacy of Suruga BayJAPAN LIFE | Sep 26, 2026

Higan: Japan’s Buddhist Equinox HolidayJAPAN LIFE | Sep 23, 2026

Japan’s Centenarian Population Tops 100,000 for First TimeJAPAN LIFE | Sep 21, 2026

Survey Finds Japan’s Favorite Rice Dish is Egg Fried RiceJAPAN LIFE | Sep 7, 2026

Bōsai no Hi: Japan’s Disaster Preparedness DayJAPAN LIFE | Sep 1, 2026

Kanpyō: The Versatile and Delicious Ingredient that Ties Japanese Cuisine TogetherJAPAN LIFE | Aug 9, 2026

Hit the Brakes: Understanding Japan’s New Traffic Rules for BicyclesJAPAN LIFE | Jul 27, 2026

Supporting Foreign Schools to Better Serve Students in JapanJAPAN LIFE | Jul 15, 2026

Itadakimasu: A Japanese Phrase for Expressing Gratitude Before EatingJAPAN LIFE | Jul 7, 2026

When Are Japan’s National Holidays?TRAVEL | Jun 30, 2026

Gearing Up for Class: Essential School Supplies for Japanese Elementary StudentsJAPAN LIFE | Jun 23, 2026

Teruteru Bōzu: Japan’s Dolls for Chasing the Rainclouds AwayJAPAN LIFE | Jun 16, 2026

Blooming and Booming: Japan’s Hydrangeas Enjoy Surge in PopularityJAPAN LIFE | Jun 9, 2026