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The Shōwa era (1926-1989) is a unique period of Japan’s history that is marked by both great devastation and miraculous growth. Arguably, the events of this 63-year period made Japan into the country many of us know and love today. So why exactly is it so significant and why is there a public holiday in Japan named after it? Read more to find out. What does “Shōwa” mean? The literal meaning of “Shōwa,” or 昭和...
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Only in Japan
The Shōwa era (1926-1989) is a unique period of Japan’s history that is marked by both great devastation and miraculous growth. Arguably, the events of this 63-year period made Japan into the country many of...
How to
If you’re planning to study Japanese in Japan, you may have encountered the 150-hour Japanese study requirement to prove basic proficiency in the language. In the past, this was commonly used as a way to...
Life in Japan
Golden Week holidays in Japan are one of the most anticipated and busiest holiday seasons of the year. Japanese workers typically don’t get many paid vacation days and many don’t take those days, even when...
Life in Japan
If you’ve been dreaming of building a career in Japan, there’s an important update you need to know about. As of April 15, 2026, Japan has officially revised the requirements for one of its most...
Life in Japan
Starting June 14, 2026, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) is rolling out a major change that affects every foreign resident in Japan: the zairyū card (在留カード) and the My Number card (マイナンバーカード) can now be...
Japanese Culture
Updated April 2026 A lot of what you hear about the Japanese work culture tends to focus on one thing: the long, unrewarding hours and the overwork. But there are actually so many unique aspects...
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