Japan is a large and attractive market for many businesses, but it is also very different from others around the world. This makes understanding its culture a crucial exercise for any company looking ...

Nils Nielsen's shock exit as Japan coach after leading them to Women's Asian Cup glory was partly down to communication ...

In May of this year (2024), a colleague and I traveled with a group of 15 American college students to Tokyo, Japan. The trip was part of an honors course on play across cultures. Before leaving, the ...

A recent call by New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to ban a Japanese computer game in which players stalk and rape women on subways is drawing attention to cultural differences between the ...

When Joshua Rowan studied abroad in Japan at Hitotsubashi University in the spring of 2023, he was corrected on how to politely eat noodles, which caught him off guard as an American student.

SAGAMIHARA FAMILY HOUSING AREA, Japan – It was like stepping into the unknown when Sgt. 1st Class Georgette Ray’s children first entered a Japanese school last fall. With no grasp of the language or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zach is a Midwest-based writer who covers pro golf and golf travel. Japan is a place where tradition meets innovation. Ancient ...

The film explores the life of a young Japanese-American navigating the cultural divide between his traditional Japanese home life and the American lifestyle at school. He reflects on family dynamics, ...

Hello Kitty has eyes but no mouth. The unique anatomy of the world-famous Japanese cartoon girl, who appears to be a cat, reflects an important aspect of her nation’s cultural norms—she doesn’t need a ...