Japan ranked first among the 117 countries and regions
The World Economic Forum, a private Swiss research institute, released its ranking of the attractiveness of travel and tourism in 2021. Japan ranked first among the 117 countries and regions covered by the ranking, the first time it has topped the list since the survey began in 2007. This is the first time for Japan […]
Japanese Companies Require High Japanese Proficiency
Japanese Companies Want High Japanese Proficiency In Japan when hiring non-Japanese with a college degree and specialized skills and knowledge, the attitude of companies that require a high level of conversational ability in Japanese has become a barrier to employment. December, 2021 private data showed that while more than 70% of job offers require the highest level of […]
What is Wadaiko, a Japanese taiko drum?
In ancient times, taiko drums were used before battles, and even today, taiko drums play an important role in the music that is sometimes played at Japanese shrine festivals. In recent years, "wadaiko" has also spread overseas, and there are now about 1,500 wadaiko teams in the United States. The appeal of wadaiko While Western […]
What is Shuriken? Various types of shuriken
Shurikens are often associated with "ninja weapons," but in fact they were often used to distract enemies and escape by striking at them while fleeing, rather than for the purpose of attacking them. The name "shuriken" is also said to have been given during Muromachi period (around 14th century) meaning "a sword that is hidden […]
Ninja Sword or Shinobi Gatana how different?
The length of a normal Japanese sword is about 70cm, but a Ninja sword is about 40cm, making it very compact. In addition, Ninja swords do not have the curvature of the blade, which is unique to Japanese swords. The short, warpless shape of the ninja sword was created to suit the activities of the […]
10 Things You Need to Know Before Coming to Japan
By Ryoji Shimada, staff writer If you are a foreigner currently living in Japan, it may seem obvious, but there are many things that may surprise you when you first come to Japan as a non-Japanese. If you know what to expect in advance, you will not be surprised or confused. Here I would like […]
Why do Japanese people climb Mt. Fuji?
To Commemorate One’s Life As the Reason for Climbing Mt. Fuji Mt. Fuji was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This summer, with the number of climbers on the mountain expected to exceed the average year, a survey was conducted to find out what people think about Japan’s highest mountain. JustSystems Corporation surveyed 1,100 people […]
One in Seven Children Is in Poverty in Japan
In September 2014, a single mother killed her junior high school daughter in a prefectural public housing complex in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, west of Tokyo. After killing her daughter, the mother intended to commit suicide herself. However, she was arrested before she could carry out her suicide. The mother, who was 43 years old […]
Characteristics of the Japanese: Strengths and Weaknesses
By Ryoji Shimada, staff writer It is said that Japanese people are diligent, and I think that has not changed. If you ask a Japanese person or perhaps a foreigner what the characteristics of the Japanese are, the answer will probably be the same :diligence. Diligence is a good characteristic, not a bad one. So […]
Understanding "Rongo to Soroban" in English by Eiichi Shibusawa
Not only as a business person but as the father of capitalism in Japan If I were to ask you who you know as a Japanese businessman, who would you name? You might name Masayoshi Son of Softbank, Kazuo Inamori of Kyocera, Konosuke Matsushita of Panasonic, or Tadashi Yanai of Uniqlo. But as of 2021, […]