Children’s Day in Japan is on May 5th. Families celebrate children’s health with koinobori, kashiwa mochi, and wishes for a strong, happy future.

Discover why Japanese convenience stores are famous worldwide! Learn about their services, seasonal treats, and why they are loved by everyone.

Learn about Golden Week in Japan — a major spring holiday with festivals, travel tips, and ideas to enjoy this special time!

Learn about aggressive driving (あおり運転) in Japan, recent incidents, laws, and safe driving tips in easy Japanese for JLPT N4 learners.

Learn what to do during an earthquake in Japan: safety tips, common areas, emergency supplies to prepare, and community drills to join.

Learn about Japan's declining birthrate and aging population (少子高齢化), its causes, problems, and how society is trying to solve it.