Chants and headbands aren’t the only tradition supporters of Japan’s sports teams bring with them when attending events overseas. The World Cup is underway, and while Japan always gets excited when it has a team or players in an international sports contest, it doesn’t seem like the hype is quite as palpable this time around. […]
“Don’t be a jerk about it.”
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A couple of viral incidents online highlight how some restaurants are struggling to handle customers bringing their stuffed +1s.
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There's no shortage of debate about AirPods etiquette.
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"I don’t share the full recipe, but I can tell you the essentials."
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Is $41 for a "birthday burger" reasonable, or is this a friendship red flag?
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Whether you’re headed to a spot without a liquor license or want to indulge in a special bottle, there are many reasons to bring your own wine to a restaurant. Some cities, like Philadelphia and Chicago, have thriving BYOB cultures due to the high price or difficulty of obtaining a liquor license. Other restaurants allow patrons to bring their own wine for a small corkage fee. Whatever the…
"The pre‑board privilege is a trap."
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Prince Mario-Max on Positivity and Digital Grace A refined perspective from H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe reframes social media as a space for dignity, connection, and intentional positivity. H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe is the biological born son of Princess Antonia and Prince Waldemar and his Royal Blood made him think of many important facts […]
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Welcome to The Groom’s Guide, our expert-led handbook to help you navigate the proposal, the wedding and everything in between. Find all the stories here. How much money should you spend on a wedding gift? It seems like a simple question, but it recently caused a rift in our office. The rule, as I’ve always […]
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Traumatic event becomes a heartwarming one, thanks to the work of both driver and passengers. Just the other day, our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma was on a highway bus in Tokyo when it became involved in an accident. Thankfully, it wasn’t a major incident, just a minor collision with a car in which no one was […]
"Policy enacted. No exceptions."
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Train etiquette can be hard to navigate for tourists, but locals need to watch their manners too. Every now and then, we see a number of work and business-related companies conducting surveys on train travel in Japan, but the most definitive and sizeable survey comes from the Japan Private Railway Association, which is made up […]
It’s a gray area in terms of travel etiquette, but JR has a clear stance on the topic. Japan is very committed to the idea that it’s important to be considerate to others, even if that means being a little inconvenienced yourself. This is especially true is shared spaces like public transportation, but there’s debate […]
Mister Donut is Japan’s most broadly loved donut chain, but this kind of behavior is more divisive. Recently, a debate broke out online in Japan regarding Mister Donut. The topic wasn’t whether or not its donuts are good, as Mister Donut, being Japan’s largest donut chain for several decades now, has got plenty of fans. […]
The fate of the first to board has long been a problem in Japan, but this could be the solution. A curious thing happens in elevators – once you’re in there, and someone who wants to board is about to miss the closing doors, you’re able to extend a gesture of kindness by pressing the […]