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Interesting Urban Legends in Japan
There are legends that exist all over the world, such as the Balmuda Triangle. They also exist in Japan, and some of them make us laugh. Here are three of the most interesting legends out there! It's up to you whether you believe them to be true or false! -
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The action movie franchise The Fast and the Furious has been a hit success in the United States over the past twenty years. In 2006, "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" was released, set in Tokyo, Japan. But many of the audiences criticized the film. -
The Quest to Capture the Mew Oreo
If you’re into pop culture you’ve probably heard about the Oreo x Pokemon collaboration that has been creating quite the buzz for collectors and fans of the popular video game. The mew's popularity is so high among the Pokémon characters that this collaboration is going to be very, very popular! -
Celebrities You May Not Have Known Are of Japanese Descent
There are many celebrities that either are from Japan or are of Japanese descent. Some of these people you may have known, but some may surprise you! -
Over $9000 Toys Made by a Small Japanese Company
Did you know that the company that makes BE@RBRICK, Medicom Toy Corporation, is actually a medium-sized Japanese company with 55 employees? Here are some of the reasons for the popularity of BE@RBRICK! -
Japan’s Expressways are the Most Expensive in the World
Expressways are extremely expensive, five to ten times higher than in Europe and the United States. This is pretty high even by global standards, and unknowing travelers are surprised at how expensive they are! -
“Black Companies” with Poor Working Conditions
There are two types of companies in Japan, which are determined by the way they work. Good-standing company is called a "white company”. If a company has a poor working environment, it is called a "black company". -
7 Types of Gambling Available in Japan
Gambling is prohibited in Japan, and there are no casinos in Japan. However, while gambling is punishable, there are several types of gambling activities that are officially recognized by the government in Japan. -
3 Most Popular Types of Cashless Payments in Japan
Japan was one of the most cash-oriented countries in the developed countries. However, in the current situation with coronavirus (COVID-19), the government began to recommend cashless payments to avoid infection by hand. -
3 Reasons Why Japanese People Don’t Have a Tipping Culture
Tipping used to be a custom in some places in Japan, but now it is gone in most places. The tipping system disappeared because it didn't fit Japan, but there is a system in Japan that is similar to tipping.
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