How Students Are Coping with Rising Costs of Living Alone

The rules surrounding benefits for parents on childcare leave were tightened in April due to concerns over the practice known as 'aiming to miss nursery placement.'

Oda Nobunaga’s sealed letter, bearing his personal red seal, has been discovered at Hyakusaiji Temple in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, roughly 100 years after its whereabouts became unknown.

A 12-year-old girl living with Apert syndrome, a rare condition that causes abnormalities in bones and joints, is pouring her passion into the piano. Having overcome daily challenges through her own ingenuity, she shares the feelings she pours into her music.

The Genpei War comes to its epic conclusion as Minamoto no Yoritomo faces off against not only the remaining Taira forces but also his own cousin who steps forth to oppose him. The dawn of a new era of samurai rule is at hand. (The Shogunate)

In Heian-period Japan, pilgrimages by noblewomen were less about religious devotion and more about experiencing the outside world, sightseeing, and flaunting wealth and status. (Linfamy)

There are some English words that are harmless. But to Japanese, they sound FILTHY! Yes, simple words like chin, napkin, and even people's names like Gary and Ben can sound very inappropriate in Japan! Today, I'll share all of these words with you! (Mrs Eats)

Japan has seen a dramatic surge in tourism over the past decade, with visitor numbers tripling, bringing both economic benefits and greater intercultural exchange. However, this growth has also led to issues of "overtourism," especially on trains—the country's most popular means of transport—where overcrowding and cultural misunderstandings about behavior have caused concern among locals.

Achieving academic success isn’t only about securing good grades—it’s about learning how to continuously improve, developing effective study methods, and building the confidence to face challenges.