Is Japan embracing diversity?
The success of a number of high profile Japanese people of mixed heritage has raised questions about perceptions that Japanese society is homogeneous.
Toshikoshi Soba: Why do Japanese Slurp Noodles on New Year's Eve?
Toshikoshi soba is one of Japan’s unique New Year’s customs, and the delicious buckwheat noodles are enjoyed directly on New Year’s Eve.
The baby crises in Japan, China, and India say something huge about gender
China, Japan, and India have a few things in common.
12 Things You Didn't Know About Japanese Culture
It’s been more than 150 years since Japan opened its ports to the Western world after centuries of isolation, yet some things about it still mystify us. Here are 12 things you probably didn’t know about Japanese culture.