Examining what it’s like to live, work and play in Japan, our experts guide you through the nuances that define its culture.
The Senior Papa Project is an initiative to support older fathers in Japan who are struggling to balance responsibilities with demanding work schedules and continued social stigma. As milestones modernise, social structures will need to adjust to accommodate changing behaviours with empathy.
Yuidan shrinks full-sized butsudan Buddhist altars to fit small Japanese homes, and they're becoming increasingly popular among younger generations. Merging heritage preservation with modern minimalist living, Yuidan aligns with the degrowth movement challenging social and environmental issues.
Economic challenges, marketing saturation, changing relationship patterns, and the move towards digital interaction have diminished the vibrancy and engagement usually associated with Valentine’s Day and White Day – one example of Korean and Japanese people’s fatigue surrounding ‘Day’ marketing.
Once aspirational and teeming with tenants, Japanese complexes on the outskirts of cities are now being abandoned – except by the elderly and the recluse. To usher in new life and youth in these areas, Muji started a renovation project that upgrades yet preserves these heritage neighbourhoods.
Maataso stands out from her fellow J-beauty influencers by downplaying her looks with refreshing hilarity, maintaining relatability even after undergoing trendy plastic surgery. Her fans' positive response says a lot about Japanese beauty ideals and her talents as an entertaining Mom YouTuber.
Japanese fitness group Sogo Fitness has exploded in popularity, attracting a young clientele by blurring the lines between group workouts and social clubs. People are looking to make connections where they build healthy habits, and group fitness is becoming a go-to social activity for many.
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