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Since moving from the US to Japan years ago, I've come across countless cultural differences. Japan has some really nice public restrooms and spaces for children and mothers. It's been tough to adjust ...

I moved to Japan for what I thought was going to be one year of teaching English. I met a Japanese man, got married, had kids, and have stayed here. I quickly realized my American parenting style was ...

Could you live like these Japanese minimalists? Then again, maybe you already do. In Japan, a recent buzz word is “minimalist” (ミニマリスト or “minimarisuto”). The word has a long history and various ...

As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual crowded hotspots. I’ve been on Travel + Leisure’s A-list as a top Japan specialist for more than 10 years, ...

Many countries are grappling with the demographic time bomb of aging populations, and Japan is at the global forefront of this challenge. It's not only that society is graying. New statistics warn of ...