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Planning a visit to Tokyo? Buckle up, because this city isn’t just about neon lights and sushi. It’s a place where design, culture, and a little bit of weirdness collide. If you’re looking to impress your artsy friends, find inspiration ...

【】 Welcome to the 21st century of food, where eating isn’t just about filling your stomach—it’s about saving the planet, questioning the meaning of life, and, most importantly, getting that perfect Instagram shot. Let’s be real: the wo...

【Fear factor: why we love a good scare】 Do you like thrill rides? What about horror movies? Fear is supposed to be an unpleasant feeling, but many people can’t help but want it. As the old saying says “There is no accounting for tastes...

What would you do if the world ends tomorrow? An Italian would answer "I would spend the day with a lover." A Japanese would say "I have to finish my work quickly." This is a popular ethnic joke. The general images of the Italian and Japanese sharply contrast like this, but they have something in common, funnily enough.

【Something in common between Japanese knives and furniture】 Just before entering the furniture business, I worked in the fishery industry and often took overseas clients to the biggest fish market in Tokyo. It was now-closed Tsukiji ma...

In terms of ambiguity, I believe Japanese people are second to none in the world. Majority vote is rarely adopted in a company meeting for example. Even company representatives don't like to be seen as imposing their opinions. A consensus, decision, etc. are made ambiguously in most cases.