🏯Culture
Emoji Origins: Born in Japan
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.
Apr 23, 2025Read more →
🏷️ Technology
A collection of articles related to "Technology"—covering helpful tips and insights for living in Japan as a foreign resident.
🏯Culture
Japanese Mobile Payments: From FeliCa to Modern Systems
Explore Japan's pioneering mobile payment ecosystem, from early FeliCa technology to today's complex landscape of IC cards, QR payments, and digital wallets.
Apr 23, 2025Read more →
🏯Culture
The LINE Phenomenon: Japan's Super App
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.
Apr 23, 2025Read more →
🏯Culture
QR Code Obsession: Japan's Square Barcodes Everywhere
Explore Japan's unique relationship with QR codes - from their invention in Japan to their ubiquitous presence in daily life, payments, and social interactions.
Apr 23, 2025Read more →
🏯Culture
The Unmutable Shutter Sound: Privacy in Japanese Phone Culture
Understand the cultural and legal reasons behind Japan's mandatory camera shutter sounds and what this unique feature reveals about Japanese concepts of privacy and collective responsibility.
Apr 23, 2025Read more →
💻Technology
Using Your Foreign Smartphone in Japan: Compatibility and Technical Standards
Learn about phone compatibility, frequency bands, and technical requirements for using your foreign smartphone effectively in Japan.
Apr 20, 2025Read more →
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