Japanese convenience stores have just about everything. We’re not just talking about delicious food and refreshing drinks, either, as they also offer a staggering array of services. Need to purchase ...

Every country has its own etiquette and Japan’s is famously thoughtful, subtle, and unique. For travellers, understanding and ...

Japanese bathrooms are separated into three areas: sink, bath/shower, and toilet. Why do we combine all three in the West?

Wash thoroughly. Never bring soap or a towel into the bath. Each gesture felt foreign at first, but soon, my body learned. Even now, years later and long after leaving Japan, I find the rhythm of ...