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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 →
🏷️ Technology
A collection of articles related to "Technology"—covering helpful tips and insights for living in Japan as a foreign resident.
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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 →
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The Unmutable Shutter Sound: Privacy in Japanese Phone Culture
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.
Apr 23, 2025Read more →
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Waterproof Phones: The Bathtub Connection
Discover why Japanese phones pioneered waterproofing years before global models, and how bathing culture influenced this distinctive feature of Japanese mobile technology.
Apr 23, 2025Read more →
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Why Japanese Phones Are Different: Cultural Features and Unique Functions
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.
Apr 20, 2025Read more →
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Using Your Foreign Smartphone in Japan: Compatibility and Technical Standards
Learn if your smartphone will work in Japan, understand technical certification (Giteki), network bands, SIM lock issues, and legal considerations for foreign devices.
Apr 20, 2025Read more →