Japonica

My toughest gig and most gratifying success story

Japan, where everyone from children to company presidents cleans up

Use matching apps wisely before splurging on Omiai service

Japan is so technologically advanced that they can have up to 28 hours within one day!

And the beneficiary was a Shogun!

The highlights of Samurai Blue Fever on Twitter

And it has nothing to do with Tokyo, anime, or ancient temples

And make your Japanese sound way better than it really is

10 things to know about driving in Japan as a foreigner

4 Japanese Books that I Recommend

Japonica editors, writers and readers meet up in real-life

This prestigious British boarding school is a great option for your children to get an international education

A stop at this charming town in central Japan is for must for anyone who likes chestnuts or Hokusai artwork

And why quiet quitting is nothing new in Japan

And how I survived a challenging year

How living in a country that demands perfection has changed me

Amy Chavez profiles residents of Shiraishi Island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea

Want to quit working but can’t? Hire a resigning service agency to do it for you

It's becoming increasingly affordable to purchase a property in Japan, but there’s more to the story

Near Tokyo are wonderful sake breweries and cool sightseeing spots yet to be discovered!

I knew it was a contrarian take on Japanese companies, but I didn’t expect such a strong negative backlash.