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Japanese Food, Culture, and Everyday Life

Japanese Food

【Why Do Japanese People Eat Raw Eggs? (And Not Die?)】

Learn why raw eggs are safe in Japan, the history behind this food culture.

【Japan’s Unexpected, Brain-Like Delicacy: Shirako(fish milt)】

Shirako sushi

Curious food lovers may find shirako unique.

Cod Roe, Tarako/Funny Food or a Hidden Japanese Favorite?

Mentaiko, spicy cod roe

Why is cod roe a common and beloved food in Japan?

Pufferfish (Fugu): The Deadly Miracle of Japanese Cuisine

Torafugu

The Japanese know how to eat poisonous fish.

Japanese Culture

Things I Miss About Japan (After Living Abroad)

From world-class healthcare to Shinkansen adventures.

Japan: The Reasons I’m Happy About Leaving

Life in the UK has brought unexpected advantages.

Ikigai Meaning: The Proven Way to Live a Life That Truly Matters

Ikigai, a Japanese concept meaning “a reason to live”.

Are Japanese Women Happy?

A personal story about life as a woman in Japan.