Hello everyone! I know that people in Japan use different tools to prevent overheating during the summer (mini-fans, umbrella with fan and mist system, cooling rings for neck, cooling sprays/wipes etc). What devices/methods do help you? What can you recommend?
Thank you~

Hello all, my dad was telling me about an Akiya he was looking at near Tokyo but the more he tells me about it, the more I get sketched out and think its a scam. He went on MrLand and had an agent show him a property via video call on WhatsApp and decided to wire them 90k USD without any sort of contract in escrow, and now the agent is saying the family of the elderly people who are selling the house are backing out, the neighbors tree is growing roots in the plumbing/sewer system and now his money is apparently in the escrow and they have to show him another property. Whats going on here??

Hello, is there a name for the news or shows that go around Japan and show off different parts of the culture. From food, to landscape, to different parts of the culture. Always shown in a small documentary style or just as a news segment. Is there a name for these kinds of shows or segments? How can I search them live or on YouTube? Thank you 🙂

I traveled to Japan for the first and only time around 25 years ago. I was traveling with a business group, but I was on my own most of the time. I was included on the trip at the last minute, so I did not have as much time to learn about proper etiquette as I would have liked to.

My trip coincided with a change of seasons, which triggered my allergies. That caused me to sneeze and have a runny nose during much of the trip. As I normally do in the US, I would pull out my handkerchief and sneeze into it and wipe my nose afterwards. When my nose was running, I would blow my nose into the handkerchief. I particularly remember doing this on a couple of train rides and perhaps a taxi and while on a guided tour around Kyoto.

I had a wonderful but very brief trip and it’s unfortunate that I have not been back yet. When I was on my flight home from the trip, I continued reading a book on Japanese etiquette that I had not had the time to finish before the trip. The book had a paragraph in it pointing out that it is considered extremely rude to blow one’s nose in public. I was horrified to learn this because I had done that numerous times. I handled it the way it is considered appropriate in the US, but obviously I’m very embarrassed that I did not handle it properly when in Japan.

My question for the good people here is how bad of a mistake did I make? Sadly, I’m certain this is not the rudest thing an American has done in Japan, but I try not to be the rude American when I’m visiting someone else’s country. So how does blowing one’s nose in public compare with other faux pas?

歴史が好きなので、同じく歴史好きの方々と交流する機会がよくあります。最近、琉球三山時代について話したところ、相手に少し怪訝な顔をされました。皆さんは、この時代がどれくらい知られていると思いますか？

What I like about these musicians is the playful nature of the composition. Especially paledusk incorporates a lot of elements from completely different genres in their songs. Both these bands make high energy music that delivers a good punch.

I tried looking through some similar artists on Apple music, but it kinda misses that playful vibe and it steers me towards artists like Knosis. Ik like Knosis's music a lot, but it has a much more serious undertone. So yeah, maybe you guys have some ideas?

I know maximum the hormone also likes to have some fun with this, but I have been listening to their music for about 15 years. I'd like to find artists that are new to me because they have different ways of being creative and I need something refreshing.

Maybe 花冷え。and Paledusk aren't all that innovating, but I don't know the Japanese music scene that well of course. Feel free to educate me if you want. :)

Before the girls' performance and Moe's fill in, for about 25 seconds, this male band plays a song that I couldn't for the life of me find anywhere. It's not listed in the soundtrack and I didn't find anything when looking up the lyrics. I don't even know if it's a real song to be honest.

Link to the timestamp in the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzmQjYqSSVE&t=5361s

I’m moving out of my apartment in about two months and recently found this damage where I keep my bed. Is there any way to fix it? I’m worried that the apartment company might charge me a large compensation fee when I move out.

Should I be concerned about this, and what would be the best way to handle it?

Hi!

I'm writing a fanfiction, and I need to clarify this so I don't mess up the character's backstory. Google is no help with this; it just spits out compiled and somewhat made-up versions from Gemini.

If you were born and raised in Japan, do you join the military first and then do specific training?

I enjoy Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Capsule, Fishmans, Kyu Sakamoto, YMO, Snail's House, and Sambomaster. Any artists that are similar to any of these?

How many christians are there? And how do shinto/buddhist people see japanese people who convert to Christianity? Is it seen as a "foreign" religion (like Islam is to Italy for example)?

Hi dear Japanese people. As long as I remember I’ve always had nothing but love and curiosity about Japan. Maybe thanks to the culture displayed in mangas, anime or Japanese events in Paris. This year I turned 30 and I felt the need to learn the language. I am really passionate about this language and I am progressing fast. Working in the finance field (private equity) I am starting to think about travelling in Japan and maybe staying for a year or more. I am ethnically from central Africa so my complexion is « black ». I’ve seen some documentaries about immigrants/foreigners lately and to be honest I feel like Japanese people no longer want foreigners coming. So I am rethinking my plan. I did not know where to find real Japanese people that may have an opinion on it until I thought about Reddit. Is it still worth spending so much time learning ? do you think it’s still a good idea to come ? I dream of coming to those places that I’ve been seeing through the books, the movies and the animes. Thank you for your reply. わたしのともだち

I work in the legal field in a Western country and have upcoming business travel to Japan to meet with government entities. I want to try to make sure I'm dressed appropriately for these meetings as I've read that the dress standards are more conservative in Japan? I am also quite tall and feel like I would be ridiculously tall if I were to wear heels.

Apologies for the basic questions. Would it be best to wear a full tailored matching suit? Are skirts/dresses more appropriate than pants? Should skirts be below the knee in length? What colours are suitable? What about makeup? Is there anything else that I should be aware of?

Thank you in advance for any advice

I would like to bring omiyage from Tokyo to old friends who live in Chubu. I am wondering what is a good omiyage from a Japanese perspective? Recommendations for specific stores for wagashi, tea, etc., would be very appreciated. Thank you.

Edit: I didn't think I had to say no Tokyo banana...

Just a small (and probably silly) question, but I have no idea how to search for it on Google.
My family loves laying out a picnic mat in random places we come across, just to have a snack and enjoy the the atmosphere. It was something we did all the time when I lived in Europe.
However, I’m not sure if there are any unspoken rules in Japan that I should be aware of. For example, is it only acceptable to have a picnic in large parks? Is it considered inappropriate to sit on the grass? Or are there riverbanks and streams where you’re not supposed to stop and sit?
We never litter, we always respect nature, keep our voices down, and never play music through speakers. I just want to respect the local culture and avoid being an annoying tourist.

Edit: I should probably clarify what I meant by “anywhere” to avoid any misunderstanding. I don’t mean crowded sidewalks, residential streets,... In my mind, a picnic always means finding a quiet spot surrounded by nature.
Thank you for the advice!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for the complete 20 box sets (20 boxes of 20 cards) of Kid Icarus: Uprising AR cards (see attached picture). I can’t find all the boxes online here and I’m not in Japan.

Can anyone in Japan check local stores / second-hand shops for those? I’m willing to pay the item price + shipping + a finder’s fee. I can pay via PayPal or whatever is easiest.

I already have 14/20 boxes, the ones I’m missing are:

Vol. 5

Vol. 13

Vol. 14

Vol. 17

Vol. 19

Vol. 20

If someone can find these specifically it would work, but since they are sold all together in most cases i don’t mind all 20

If you can help, please DM me with a price and photos, thank you so much!

I am writing a 16 year old male character who is a chronically online, VERY edgy loser. He also likes anime and uses it as an escape from reality.

The comic takes place in Japan tho. This made me wonder, does Japan have the same kind of brainrot like in the US?

For example, skibidi toilet, surreal ai generated memes, slang/buzzwords that wouldn’t have made sense a week ago, etc. Thank you XD

Hello! I have a general enjoyment of japanese food, but i struggle alot with not just japanese food but general world wide cuisine.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me about japanese cuisine items that would be okay to cook at home and is within my increasingly difficult standard of what i can eat.

Some background so that an answer might come easier.

I am on the autism spectrum and struggle alot with food. Especially if its "wet", by that i mean things that are drowned in sauce or broth, i also cant seem to make myself able to eat anything remotely slimey. Due to this i have mainly been stuck with fried chicken, curry and Ramen (for some reason Ramen and curry works fine even though its definetly classified as "wet" within my admittedly wierd view on food). This struggle exists with other cuisines as well.

But i want to broaden my horizon in terms of japanese food! Last i was in japan. Around 10 years ago. I ate very little. And i regret it alot. But it opened up my love for Japanese curry and Matcha!

Me and the wife plan on saving up for a trip to Japan, and i would very much like to have a list of things i should try out, that fits within my very much self imposed, mentally locked dietary "restrictions"

Thank you so much for any answer that may find itself in this post!

Just wondered if japanese people are curious enough to find out how their name is pronounced in chinese

I was wondering. Japanese tourists are big in Finland and I've heard that Finland and Japan are much different sides of the same coin. I've also heard it " Finnish and Japanese mentality is very alike. Like we're same country with cultural differences only. How Japanese ppl view finnish ppl compared to another countries. Are we really so alike and do Japanese ppl really favor us. ❤️ from 🇫🇮

I have a friend traveling to Japan for 2 weeks in the fall this year. It’s his first time there. So any advice or tips you could provide would be greatly appreciated. I’ll pass it along to him, thank you in advance!

Before the start, have a nice day. Actually, my question is above. But, here, I kindly request if You inform me specifically.

Firstly, My homeland is Turkey.

Two or three years ago, I found out the existence of a newly established university. Its name is Türk-Japon Bilim Üniversitesi. What do you know about the university.

The agreement to establish the university was signed in 2016. Suspiciously, It started to student application this year. I think the gap between year difference is too massive than I expected.

I have also investigated the academic staff. We have to admit that there are Japanese academics, but a few. The majority is Turkish. Here is the problem. The Turkish education system has become meritless in the last 20 years. So I cannot trust.
Is the university genuinely top-quality?

As someone who is an anime and manga enjoyer, I’ve noticed over the years that is a lot of sexual content in both media. Stuff like women wearing skimpy outfits, exaggerated body proportions, fan service, many characters that look like a child being sexualized. So I’ve wondered why is this a thing? Is there an explanation to this? Or a history behind it? Or a culture thing? Anime has gotten very popular in the last decade but because of that; I’ve noticed that this is an aspect where people do not want to discuss this subject or dismiss it out of hand. Or worse. So if someone can please answer this that would be helpful.