Year-End in Japan: What Closes, What Stays Open, and How to Survive the New Year Shutdown

This article covers both the struggles and strengths of mixed-race Japanese “hafu,” common experiences, and what Japanese think of them.

In Japan, it’s important to read the air. Here’s a closer look at what that means and how you can learn to “kuuki wo yomu” like a native.

Along with eating Sushi, taking a dip in the Onsen and wearing a Kimono, using a Japanese toilet should rank as one of the greatest cultural experiences of Japan.