have long had practical uses in Japan. “We use them to light fires for meat grills, to cool ourselves and so on, so it’s really something that’s systematically part of everyday life,” said ...

This Nippon.com feature takes a look at aspects of everyday life and society in Japan, digging into the history and culture impacting how people enjoy their days in the contemporary age.

Minimalism, deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, extends beyond having fewer things. Instead, it intertwines with daily life as a philosophy that provides peace and clarity. In this journey ...

In the July issue of the RIETI Report, we present the column "Inbound Tourism Boom and Beyond: Travelers exploring everyday life in Japan" by Senior Fellow Yoko Konishi, where she explains Japan's ...