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Crying at Work? In Japan, You Can Hire a Handsome Weeping Boy to Comfort You

March 31, 2023 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Employees in a variety of industries now frequently experience stress, anxiety, and burnout in the workplace. Anybody can experience emotional exhaustion from the pressure to meet deadlines, handle challenging clients, and negotiate office politics. But imagine a world where you don’t have to suffer alone, where a professional is hired specifically to comfort you through … [Read more...] about Crying at Work? In Japan, You Can Hire a Handsome Weeping Boy to Comfort You

5 Surprising Reasons Japanese Communication Feels Fuwafuwa

What about life for foreigners in Japan? One of my American coworkers said, “The Japanese language is ふわふわ fuwafuwa.” He wanted to say the Japanese language is vague and unclear. For foreigners, the Japanese language may be frustrating because we don’t say something directly. Even I am sometimes confused after having conversations with clients like […]

Japan Scientists Transform Food Waste into Edible Cement for Emergency Shelters

In a groundbreaking advancement at the intersection of sustainability, engineering, and humanitarian aid, Japanese scientists have developed a remarkable material known as edible cement. Made from recycled food waste, this revolutionary compound can revolutionize how we approach temporary construction, especially in disaster stricken areas where people need shelter right away and resources are scarce. It isn’t […]

Shinto: The Heart of Japanese Spirituality

The word Shinto is a Japanese language as it is often referred to as “the way of the gods,” is the indigenous spiritual tradition of Japan Rooted in ancient customs, rituals, and a profound respect for nature. One of the major things is that Shintoism has shaped Japanese culture and even identity for centuries now. […]

Japanese World War II Soldier Shoichi Yokoi Hid 27 Years In Forest To Avoid Being Captured By Americans

When Japanese sergeant Shoichi Yokoi returned to Japan after nearly three decades on the run, his primary emotion was regret. He said that his return was full of embarrassment. Yokoi, then 56, had spent the previous 27 years surviving in the jungles of Guam, where he had fled to avoid capture when American forces in […]

22 Men Deported from Japan for Fake Football Team Scam, Suspect Arrested

Japanese authorities deported 22 men from Pakistan after discovering their documents were fake, according to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The group had posed as a football team to enter Japan illegally. The FIA stated that Malik Waqas, the main suspect, created a fake football club called “Golden Football Trial.” Waqas charged each person Rs4 […]