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)】

Curious food lovers may find shirako unique.
【Cod Roe, Tarako/Funny Food or a Hidden Japanese Favorite?】

Why is cod roe a common and beloved food in Japan?
【Pufferfish (Fugu): The Deadly Miracle of Japanese Cuisine
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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.