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Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I spent years worrying I'd break Japan's rules and social norms. Moving here showed me just how much tourists overthink them.

Being a polite visitor in Japan is about basic awareness of others rather than strict adherence to rigid etiquette rules.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I spent years worrying I'd break Japan's rules and social norms. Moving here showed me just how much tourists overthink them.

Being a polite visitor in Japan is about basic awareness of others rather than strict adherence to rigid etiquette rules.
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London music
fromElite Traveler
3 weeks ago

How Japan's Listening Bar Culture Conquered the World

Listening bars are immersive spaces that enhance music appreciation, originating from Japan and gaining global popularity in the 2010s.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

California's UC acceptance rates for in-state applicants reached a nine-year high, with Mission High School leading in UC Berkeley admissions.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Senioritis Pandemic

Senioritis results from Expectancy-Value Theory imbalance: when college acceptance or diploma outcomes become certain, the perceived value of remaining schoolwork collapses, causing motivation to decline.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm an American who got a full medical checkup in Japan. In 4 hours, I learned more about my health than I would in years at home.

Japan's preventive medicine system uses comprehensive health screenings called 'ningen dock' to catch health issues early before they become serious problems.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A young girl is knocked over at Tokyo crossing what's behind Japan's bumping' trend?

This was no accidental clash of shoulders in a crowded place, but one of the most visible examples of a spate of butsukari otoko bumping man shoving incidents in Japan that experts attribute to a combination of gender dynamics and the stresses of modern life.
Photography
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We moved to Japan after nearly a decade of careful planning. Living here is still nothing like we expected.

Moving to Japan required extensive planning, but the greatest challenges proved to be identity transformation and emotional adjustment rather than logistics or language barriers.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm an American who studied at universities in China. The Chinese system was cheaper and set me up for success after graduation.

Chinese universities actively support international student integration and career pathways, contrasting sharply with limited opportunities for international graduates in the US.
Travel
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Jimbocho: Books, cafes and guitars in the coolest neighborhood in Tokyo (and the world)

Jimbocho, Tokyo's historic bookstore district with over 180 shops, combines literary heritage with contemporary appeal, attracting both trend-seekers and independent explorers through its diverse book culture and related businesses.
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Saratoga High teachers, students look forward to connecting on Japan field trip

Approximately 290 students and about 40 adults from Saratoga and Lynbrook high schools will travel to Japan in June for performances and cultural exchange.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We wanted to freeze time with our daughters. So we rented out our house and sent them to school in 3 countries in one year.

A year living abroad with two young daughters, renting out their home and simplifying logistics, allowed the family to slow down and deepen connections.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese

Ca' Foscari and Princeton offer a summer program teaching Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese/Kanbun with grammar-focused tracks for students preparing for premodern China/Japan graduate study.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I got the 'perfect job' in my field after graduating. Two years later, I left it all behind and moved to Tokyo.

A stable job aligned with educational credentials does not guarantee fulfillment; pursuing personal passions and creative interests may require departing from conventional career expectations.
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan's loneliness crisis

An online mental health chat service in Japan provides volunteer support, helping lonely individuals find connection and embark on healing and renewal.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

As Ontario high school grades keep rising, graduating students worry about their university future | CBC News

Maya Duckworth-Pilkington spent the first two weeks of January buried in her textbooks, studying. Until she submitted her final advanced functions exam, the Rosedale Heights School of the Arts senior didn't realize how much time and effort she was putting into her studies. The pressure is higher than ever to do well, she explained over text message. People aren't sleeping well, eating well or getting leisure time.
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Dining
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

7 Unspoken Rules When Dining In Japan - Tasting Table

Japanese dining etiquette emphasizes politeness and consideration, with context-dependent rules and gratitude rituals such as saying 'itadakimasu' before and 'gochisōsama deshita' after meals.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I didn't want my family's old house in Japan to sit empty - so I turned it into a cafe

I grew up visiting this house. It originally belonged to my grandfather's older sister, and whenever I traveled down from Iwate, the northern prefecture in Japan where I grew up, this was where the family gathered. Later, I worked as a rehabilitation consultant at hospitals in Osaka and Yokohama. I moved, but this place was always in the back of my mind.
Renovation
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

Tsuruoka City Shonai Nursing School / MIKAMI Architects

Tsuruoka's new nursing school uses white cap-inspired exterior shades to control solar heat and symbolize commitment to sustaining regional healthcare rooted in local heritage.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Country Has the Safest Public Transportation System in the World-and No, It's Not in Europe or North America

Japan ranks first for transportation safety due to advanced infrastructure, rigorous protocols, cutting-edge technology, and a culture prioritizing order and responsibility.
Mental health
fromMedscape
2 months ago

Hikikomori: When Young Patients Confine Themselves

Provides professionals assessment tools and multidisciplinary solutions while guiding families to detect warning signs, understand behaviors and suffering, and take constructive action.
Travel
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

Uncovering Japan's Road Less Traveled

Japan Heritage promotes regional cultural, artisanal, and spiritual traditions to guide tourists beyond crowded routes and reveal diverse local stories and experiences.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How to Travel to Japan on a Budget-Delicious Food and Iconic Sights Included

Visiting Japan can be affordable with advance planning, flexible travel dates, smart flight comparisons, favorable exchange rates, and strategic choices for transportation, accommodations, and activities.
Higher education
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

Hannan University Building 4 / Nikken Sekkei

Hannan University is consolidating its south campus into the main campus with a new tiered gathering building to increase student interaction and campus cohesion.
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