Order, Structure, Rules
How Japan's obsession with these affect you and what you can do...
Valentine's Day in Japan - not what you'd expect
There are several ways that Valentine's Day is unique in Japan, the first being that on February 14th, only the women give presents, namely chocolate. Men don't generally give women gifts on Valentine's Day.
Brief History of Japan
Just in case you missed some of Japan's history, here is Bill Wurts to give you a 9 minute humorous rundown.
Asian Underwear Makers Seeing Red
Red underwear is prominently displayed in stores for the New Year in Asia, and in Japan, most especially this year...
Japanese Hangover Cure
Now that we're in the season of Japanese bonenkai (forget the last year drinking party) and approaching Western New Year's Eve parties, it might be good to prepare for the day-after.
Saké: Hot or Cold?
Most Westerners are familiar with hot saké served in a ceramic flask-like tokkuri. Cheap saké is good this way because it goes down more easily. The tokkuri is usually placed in a pot of hot water on the stove or in the microwave until it reaches the temperature you like.
