Finding a Job

Driver's Licence

Learn about what's required to get a driver's license and how much they cost

The Emergence of the Independent Japanese Woman

Learn about Japan's "new woman"

May Sickness

Learn about Gogatsubyō, or May Sickness

The Nocturnal World of Cabaret Clubs

Hear about Japanese nightclubs

Tokyo Fashion Files #1: Fashion in Harajuku

Hear about fashion in Japan

Tokyo Fashion Files #2: Are You a Goth-Loli?

Hear about fashion in Japan

Introduction: From Fashion to the Kansai Dialect

Hear our writer's self-introductions

The Kansai Dialect: What IS the Kansai Dialect?

Hear about the Kansai dialect

Fireworks

Learn about hanabi in Japan

Preparation for X'mas

Learn about Christmas in Japan

UNESCO World Heritage

Learn about the unique gassho-zukkuri homes

Secrets of Japanese Temples

Learn about Yakushiji Temple in Japan

Japanese Comedians: The World of Japanese Comedy

Hear about Japanese comedians

Japanese Musicians - Southern All Stars

Learn about the Japanese band the Southern All Stars

Japanese Musicians - Mr. Children

Learn about the Japanese band called Mr. Children

Japanese Musicians - Hibari Misora

Learn about the person most often considered the national singer of Japan, Hibari Misora

Japanese Musicians - Matsutōya Yumi

Learn about Japanese singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya

Japanese Musicians - Utada Hikaru

Learn about the Japanese singer Hikaru Utada

Top 10 Japanese Authors: Sōseki Natsume

Learn about a famous Japanese author whose books you'll want to add to your bookshelves

Top 10 Japanese Authors: Haruki Murakami

Learn about award-winning Japanese author Haruki Murakami

Top 10 Japanese Authors: Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

Learn about Japanese author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

Top 10 Japanese Historical Figures: Prince Shōtoku

Learn about Prince Shōtoku, a famous Japanese historical figure

Top 10 Japanese Historical Figures: Nobunaga Oda

Learn about Nobunaga Oda, a Japanese historical figure well known for his abilities as well as his temper

Top 10 Japanese Historical Figures: Hideyo Noguchi

Learn about Hideyo Noguchi, an important Japanese scholar