Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury, in Japan. Rest is considered sacred due to the demands of long workdays, cramped living quarters, and cultural norms surrounding harmony. However, what occurs when that tranquility is disturbed by snoring? Unbelievably, Japanese wives have started suing their sleep deprived husbands, claiming that too much snoring is a valid reason for … [Read more...] about Why Japanese Wives Are Taking Loud Husbands to Court
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21 things people miss after leaving Japan
Sometimes, even when we love a place with every fibre of our being, we just can’t stay forever.Family anxiously awaiting our return; work commitments; financial constraints and more mean that, at some point or other, many of us have to wave goodbye to Japan and return to our respective homelands. Some of the things people miss about Japan will be immediately obvious, but … [Read more...] about 21 things people miss after leaving Japan
Japan and Singapore Now Have the World’s Most Powerful Passports
Japanese and Singaporean citizens hold the world’s most powerful passports in the final quarter of the year, being able to visit a respective total of 190 destinations without a visa. The ranking comes from the Henley Passport Index, which collects data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and supplements, enhances and updates through “extensive in-house … [Read more...] about Japan and Singapore Now Have the World’s Most Powerful Passports
Incredibly Realistic Oil Paintings Of Women
Creating startlingly lifelike portraits, Chinese artist Leng Jun is a master of hyperrealism. The accomplished painter is mainly known for his detailed oil paintings of women, where each wisp of hair and fiber of clothing is rendered to perfection. Born in 1963, Leng came of age during a time of significant economic reform, also known as the Opening of China. This cultural … [Read more...] about Incredibly Realistic Oil Paintings Of Women
The Art of Celebrating Summer in Japan
Attending one of the many Summer Festivals in Japan The word Matsuri (祭) in Japanese means holiday or festival, and is synonymous with summer in Japan. That’s the time of year when the weather outside becomes warm enough to make even hell seem like a cool getaway. It’s the season where after stepping outside for just 5min, you need another shower; the time of year where you … [Read more...] about The Art of Celebrating Summer in Japan