Japonica

Resilience, dedication, and inner strength are beautiful values that taken to an extreme, can become destructive

And why gambling addiction is so common here

I didn’t know about these before I went to Japan

A guide to issues facing the mountain and tips for visitors

There are 2 paths to language learning

Rare Nature, Rich History, and Warm-Hearted Islanders — A Destination That Will Captivate You

Three keys: off-seasons, off-times, and always look twice

Japan has been thought of as lagging other countries in accessibility. Times have changed in a positive way.

Send us your stories on Japanese life and culture

An unplanned leap of faith

For all the engineering marvels that Japan is known for, the country lags in digital technology

What is Kagoshima-ben and why can it be embarrassing?

The conditions they placed on our marriage

Get ready to see a side of Japan you didn’t know existed

A Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing in Japonica on Medium

Enjoy Tokyo’s no.1 most desirable place to live in before making the move

Staying true to your international self beyond language learning

Wisteria, shibazakura, plum blossoms, and many more to enjoy

A Japanese novelist writes easily and casually about her thoughts on kanji, the tool she uses

And why people secretly keep double citizenship

Here’s What Locals Want You to Know

Plus, everything you ever wanted to know about bamboo

A short and selective tour of the Japanese scene from 1979 to today

This primary school in Kigali incorporates some of the best practices Towari Marie Louise learned in Japan