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Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and television host. She is best known for the KonMari Method, which encourages people to keep only the things that “spark joy.”

Japanese denim is famous worldwide for being thick, tough, and beautiful, with fades that tell a story over time. What started as an obsession with vintage American jeans slowly evolved into a culture of craftsmanship, making Japan one of the global capitals of high-quality denim. How did Japanese denim start? Denim arrived in Japan after...

Toyama’s nickname as “The Venice of the East” goes beyond a pretty view. It reflects centuries of Japanese history, when this quiet city on the Japan Sea coast grew up around rivers, canals, trade routes, and a unique medical industry that sent traveling sellers across the country. Today, Toyama still feels like a city shaped...

When the image of a sea turtle with a plastic straw protruding from its nose went viral, people around the world took notice. In the years since, major corporations around the world have made efforts to reduce and replace their plastic straws with more eco-friendly options.

The internet never fails to deliver amazing viral content. This time, a sweet and catchy song from Japan went viral not just at home but worldwide. If you love ice cream, you’ll adore AiScReam’s hit “Ai Scream!”—a tune that’s as catchy, fun, and delightful as Japanese ice cream itself.

February 2026 brings some of Japan’s most magical winter celebrations, from massive snow sculptures to fiery demon dances and bean-throwing rituals. These events mix ancient traditions with stunning natural displays, drawing crowds to snowy Hokkaido and historic shrines across the country. Sapporo Snow Festival The Sapporo Snow Festival transforms Japan’s northern city into a sparkling...