In recent years, stink bugs (Kamemushi, カメ虫), which come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes, have been appearing in alarming numbers in Japan. These insects are notorious for feeding by poking their mouths into fruits and plants and sucking the juice from them, which often leads to the rotting of fruits and other …
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From Interpreter to Caretaker: A Tale of Workplace Boundaries
An interpreter was hired by a Korean branch of a well-known Japanese cosmetics company to assist with language barriers. However, her life took an unexpected turn when the CEO contacted her urgently in May of the previous year. She was informed that his wife had fallen ill and required emergency surgery. Without hesitation, the interpreter …
The Inspiring Story of Hokkaido’s Drunk Driving Eradication Day
In July of last year, an important development occurred in the legal proceedings of a hit-and-run case in Hokkaido’s Otaru City. A man, accused of dangerous driving that caused death and injury as well as hit-and-run, faced an appellate court trial on the 8th of the month at the Sapporo High Court. The trial ended …
Japanese Body Hair Grooming Culture: Confidence and Tradition
In Japan, body hair grooming has become a prevalent trend, with people of all ages, including elementary and middle school students, actively participating. A recent survey of 300 students revealed that over 80% of younger children and over 90% of older ones expressed concerns about body hair in visible areas during physical activities, such as …
Navigating Nuisance Calls: Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Innovative Response to Fukushima Concerns
In recent developments, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has found itself grappling with an onslaught of over 30,000 nuisance phone calls. These persistent calls have prompted the government to employ a unique solution: an automated voice message that commences with the phrase, “Do you know?” This automated voice message, implemented by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, conveys …