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Lifestyle

27 September 2026

Japanese Etiquette: 13 Unspoken Rules for Visitors

Most of Japan’s etiquette is never written down. Here are the everyday habits that catch visitors out, from paying and bathing to eating and riding the train....

  • Lifestyle

    Heisei Retro and Juminocore: Japan’s 90s and 2000s Revival

    Original loose socks from 1990s Japan now sell for...

    Heisei retro gaming collection featuring a vintage CRT television, Pokémon collectibles, manga, retro video games and nostalgic Japanese pop culture memorabilia.
    Original loose socks from 1990s Japan now sell for...

    Written by: Keziah Maru

    20 September 2026
  • Lifestyle

    What Is Oshikatsu? Japan’s Oshi Fan Culture Explained

    Nearly one in four Japanese people aged 15 to 69 n...

    Pale pink ita-bag backpack with a flower-shaped clear window filled with badges of Ouran High School Host Club characters
    Nearly one in four Japanese people aged 15 to 69 n...

    Written by: Keziah Maru

    19 September 2026
  • Lifestyle

    What Is a VTuber? Japan’s Virtual Streamers Explained

    Anime avatars, real performers and a Birmingham co...

    hololive VTuber avatar wearing a headset, shown large and singing on a screen at a London event
    Anime avatars, real performers and a Birmingham co...

    Written by: Simon Martin

    18 September 2026

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

    Alvias Poon, Senior Brand Manager at Bandai, on the move from pop up to permanent store in Camden, w...

    By: Simon Martin

    19 August 2026
  • 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.

    The Japanese Salaryman: Loyalty, Work, and Change

    Karaoke nights, crowded trains, quiet burnout and hybrid Mondays, inside the suit-and-tie figure tha...

    By: Santiago Campodonico

    21 June 2026
My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live

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My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live
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