The End of Zero Interest Rates! What Does This Mean for the Japanese Economy?
Economic history was made, as Japan raised interest rates for the first time in years. What does it mean for ...
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The Story of the Otaku Girl Meme, and Bullying in Japan
You've probably seen the meme about an otaku girl who would love to have a boyfriend, but she's so dedicated ...
Why The Japanese Care What Foreigners Think Of Them
One unique feature of the Japanese is that they're self-conscious about how people from other countries perceive them.
Saya Hiyama, and the Problem of ‘Weak Men’ in Japan
If you're an anime fan, there's a good chance that you're also an idol fan. Or at least have enjoyed ...
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Japanese People!
I've lived in Japan since the first George Bush presidency, coming here to teach ESL "for a year or two" ...
It’s the Season of Gift Giving in Japan!
Hello from J-List. We hope you're getting ready to have a warm and pleasant Christmas if you celebrate it, wherever ...
TOKIO Leader Joshima’s Wedding and the Media in Japan
An Overview of the Media in Japan Over the weekend it was announced in the media in Japan that Shigero ...
Understanding Japan’s Birth Rate Challenges Through Memes
One problem that gets discussed a lot is Japan's low birth rate, and what it means for the country's future ...
Eleven Weird Things the Japanese Do
The Japanese are amazing people, and I’ve loved living and working alongside them for the past 27+ years. Although they’re ...
What Are The Three Stages of Gaijin Eye Aversion?
One interesting aspect of living in Japan is finding yourself interacting with other foreign residents here, who may come from ...
All About Japanese Females
Being male, I am naturally perplexed by the opposite sex, but living in Japan increases my confusion even more since ...
Men, Women and Japan
I've often written about how, on the surface at least, Japan can appear to be a "man's paradise" where males ...
