A tsunami of fans surged into Tokyo Big Sight on a cold winter morning in late 2025, lining up before dawn for Comiket 107's 50th anniversary. Fans clutched sketchbooks, handmade costumes, and ...

Living in Japan isn’t all sunshine and sushi, and yet many people make it a permanent move. With all the culture shock, work and immigration factors to consider, many may neglect their long-term ...

We recently talked about how the custom of sending nengajo, or New Year’s cards, is becoming less common in Japan…but also about how many have regretted quitting the tradition, not realizing how much ...

Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or resentment. At some point, each of us is faced with a clingy child, a ...