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Lifestyle

19 August 2026

Interview: Inside The Gundam Base London with Bandai’s Brand Manager

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    The Japanese Salaryman: Loyalty, Work, and Change

    Karaoke nights, crowded trains, quiet burnout and ...

    A group of Japanese salarymen in dark suits and white shirts captured in mid air levitating against a backdrop of modern glass skyscrapers and an SMBC building. This artistic depiction represents the Salaryman as a living representation of Japan modern socio economic history and an enduring national archetype.
    Karaoke nights, crowded trains, quiet burnout and ...

    Written by: Santiago Campodonico

    21 June 2026
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    What Is Ikigai? Meaning & How to Find Yours

    Ikigai is a concept that focuses on the everyday h...

    Woman meditating in a floral yukata beneath blooming cherry blossom trees in Japan, enjoying a peaceful spring hanami experience in a tranquil park.
    Ikigai is a concept that focuses on the everyday h...

    Written by: Jasmine Cheung

    23 May 2026
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    ZONE PRESS: Highlighting Print, Culture, and Community

    A closer look at the people, places, and perspecti...

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    A closer look at the people, places, and perspecti...

    Written by: Simon Martin

    18 April 2026
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    Life in Japan

The Beauty of Japanese Daily Life

Life in Japan is a delicate balance of tradition and modernity—where daily rituals, seasonal awareness, and cultural values shape everything from how people eat and commute to how they relax, dress, and decorate their homes. It’s a lifestyle rooted in mindfulness, community, and aesthetics—seen in the quiet moments of a tea break, the thoughtful packing of a bento box, or the seamless blend of nature and design in everyday spaces.

Our Lifestyle section explores how people live in Japan today. From city apartments in Tokyo to countryside homes in Kyoto, we dive into topics like daily routines, interior design, work-life culture, social etiquette, and the quiet joy found in small, intentional acts.

Here, you’ll discover what makes life in Japan both ordinary and extraordinary—a lifestyle shaped by simplicity, respect, and a deep connection to time and place.

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    Japanese Traditions Still Practised Today

    Beneath Japan’s polished global image runs a quieter current of inherited customs, subtle superstiti...

    By: Richard Young

    25 March 2026
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    Japan & The UK, A Rosy Partnership

    From packed festivals in London to British showcases in Tokyo, see how culture, music, and food are ...

    By: Sam Barker

    21 March 2026
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