A collection of articles related to "New Arrival"—covering helpful tips and insights for living in Japan as a foreign resident.
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.
Decode common Japanese expressions and understand their hidden meanings, from the art of indirect refusal to ambiguous phrases that foreigners often misinterpret.
Discover why Japanese phones pioneered waterproofing years before global models, and how bathing culture influenced this distinctive feature of Japanese mobile technology.
Discover the fascinating cultural reasons behind Japan's unique smartphone features - from unmutable camera sounds to QR code obsession, mobile payments, and bath-friendly designs.
Navigate Japan's complex internet service options with this foreigner-friendly guide to choosing, setting up, and managing your home internet connection.