1.Japan is made up of over 6,000 islands that stretch over 1,500 miles. Chances are you think of Japan as the single island of Honshu, home to the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. But in ...

We’re celebrating the 10th year anniversary of TVXQ! – or better known in Japan as Tohoshinki – in Japan this month. There are things that most of us know about them already. For instance, we know ...

With these 11 facts about Japanese culture for kids, you can hopefully get your curious little minds interested in something other than the newest episode of their favorite TV show. In this age of ...

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You’ve heard it before: “Japanese people are hard to get close to.” Maybe you’ve even said it yourself, after a long, lonely weekend or over drinks with coworkers when nothing seems to click. It’s a ...