The Cultural Roots of Japanese Communication
Understand the historical, geographical, and philosophical foundations that shaped Japan's unique communication styles and why these patterns persist in modern society.
A collection of articles related to "Culture"—covering helpful tips and insights for living in Japan as a foreign resident.
Understand the historical, geographical, and philosophical foundations that shaped Japan's unique communication styles and why these patterns persist in modern society.
Discover how emoji originated in Japan, their cultural significance, and how these visual characters evolved from simple pixelated images to become a global communication tool.
Discover why LINE dominates Japanese digital communication, how it evolved beyond messaging to become a 'super app', and what it reveals about Japanese social culture.
Explore Japan's unique relationship with QR codes - from their invention in Japan to their ubiquitous presence in daily life, payments, and social interactions.
Learn why Japanese phones have unmutable camera sounds, the cultural and social reasons behind this unique feature, and what it reveals about Japanese privacy values.
Discover why Japanese phones pioneered waterproofing years before global models, and how bathing culture influenced this distinctive feature of Japanese mobile technology.