In a country with a unique culture like Japan, visitors can feel daunted by the rules and social norms that regulate public life and interpersonal relations. Foreigners visiting Japan are not expected to be familiar with Japanese etiquette, but knowing a few basics will go a long way in helping you adapt to local customs and avoid making cultural gaffes. If you’re planning a … [Read more...] about These are 15 reasons you should never travel to Japan
9 Popular Japanese Dog Breeds
Japan is known for its reverence for animals, and dogs are no exception. Thanks to stories of great loyalty and heroism, many of the native breeds in Japan have been designated as national treasures. A few Japanese dog breeds, like the Akita and Shiba Inu, have grown popular across the world and can be found fairly easily through breeders in the United States. However, most … [Read more...] about 9 Popular Japanese Dog Breeds
Japanese women’s breast size boasts 40 years of continued growth
Well, there’s no denying it anymore: the size of Japanese mammaries have become larger. We know this thanks to a survey by lingerie manufacturer Triumph International Japan, which recently made public the results of its research. According to Nikkan Gendai (Aug 7), the subjects of the survey were Japanese females between the ages of 20 through 60 years. And when the data was … [Read more...] about Japanese women’s breast size boasts 40 years of continued growth
15 Best-Kept Japanese Beauty Secrets You Should Know About
When people talk about Japanese women, we often think of their fair, soft, and youthful-looking skin, regardless of age. And of course, we can’t overlook their beautiful hair. The Japanese have long been admired for their radiant and healthy skin and hair. But how do they always manage to look so effortlessly perfect and natural? While some of these beauty secrets may have … [Read more...] about 15 Best-Kept Japanese Beauty Secrets You Should Know About
Tokyo’s Top 10 Weirdest Ramen Shops
Given the Japanese penchant for the quirky and peculiar, it’s no surprise that there are some oddballs among Tokyo’s estimated 10,000 ramen shops.From “big breast ramen” to pineapple ramen to a shop where the staff all wear wrestling masks, here are ten of the strangest ramen shops we’ve encountered in a decade of regular ramen hunting across the Tokyo megalopolis. 1) … [Read more...] about Tokyo’s Top 10 Weirdest Ramen Shops