Japanese convenience stores (Konbini) are distinctive from American convenience stores. The difference comes from the ...

Many people dream about leaving the place where they were born or currently live and pursuing a life abroad. Usually, such dreams involve not some random country, but one that seemingly calls to a ...

It’s no secret that Japanese employees don’t aim for managerial positions. This isn’t limited to a specific generation like Millennials or Gen0Z. According to a poll, 77% of Japanese workers claim ...

With the cherry blossoms unfurling throughout the city, Tokyo basks in the most romantic season of the year. Yet this city is a world away from Paris, where couples have no hesitation about displaying ...

Since moving from the US to Japan years ago, I've come across countless cultural differences. Japan has some really nice public restrooms and spaces for children and mothers. It's been tough to adjust ...

Since 2020, Japan has become one of the most popular destinations for Americans who want a dose of culture, inspiration, and that je ne sais quoi factor. (That's French for I don't know what, if ...

LGBTQ rights in Japan suffered a blow on June 20, when a court in the country’s third-most populous city ruled that freedom of marriage in the constitution referred only to male-female unions, and ...

In Japan, robots are more than mere gadgetry--they're practically family. Unlike the U.S., where the icons of a dawning era of robots tend to be either the faceless, Frisbee-shaped, floor-scrubbing ...

Yonaguni, a tiny Japanese island near Taiwan, is getting soldiers, radar and missiles. As China’s dispute with Tokyo ...

"I don't want people to struggle like me," the singer said while announcing his sexuality Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an Editorial Intern ...

At the core of Japanese haircare is a philosophy that treats the scalp like skin. Celebrity hairstylist Sky Kim explains, ...