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Nihon Tips — Life in Japan — Page 9

  • daily-life/ Jan 6, 2026

    When the Ground Shakes

    Living with earthquakes in Japan - understanding warnings, knowing what to do, and why preparedness becomes routine

    A crack splits the asphalt and yellow centre line of a road in front of a traditional wooden Japanese house, with green hills behind.
  • travel/ Jan 4, 2026

    The Art of Being a Guest

    Tatami floors, kaiseki dinners, and futons laid while you bathe - what to expect from a traditional ryokan stay and why it costs what it costs

    A traditional tatami room with a low wooden table, floor cushions, hanging scroll, and shoji windows onto a garden.
  • daily-life/ Jan 3, 2026

    The Night Watch

    Every winter, volunteers walk the streets clapping wooden blocks and calling out fire warnings - a tradition that refuses to fade

    Two adults and two children in safety vests walk down a dark residential street at night carrying lanterns.
  • food/ Jan 2, 2026

    The Glowing Grid

    Four million vending machines line Japanese streets - selling hot coffee at mountain summits and cold beer at 3am. Why they work here when they fail everywhere else.

    A red drinks vending machine stands alone on a dirt path beside flooded rice paddies under cloudy hills.
  • culture/ Dec 31, 2025

    The 2025 Quiz

    From bear invasions to a new prime minister - test your knowledge of what made headlines in Japan this year

    Large red 2025 numerals with cartoon eyes stand on a sign before a blurred street lined with cherry blossoms.