One of the characteristics of Japan is that people’s life expectancy is Long. However, the healthy life expectancy is only about 70 years. In this age of 100 years of life, more people should be walking until much after 70. Mr. Okabe Daichi, is a medical doctor who owns a startup company in Tokyo and believes just seeing patients in the medical office is not the only way a doctor should be doing but promoting a preventative measure. Let’s see if his vision and his company can unbox Japan. 誰もが100歳まで歩ける社会へ。現役医師によるスタートアップが描く、「健康寿命100年時代」 https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/41962 #sake #Sushi ..read more

Have you ever seen pictures of delicious looking skewered fruit sitting on top of the plastic cup on Instagram? The chances are it is by one woman who works at a local supermarket in Aichi pref. Let’s see if her story as a grocer can unbox Japan. 爆盛り、映え、お値打ち！　超ローカルスーパー「やまひこ」惣菜の秘密https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/42097 https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/42033?n=2&e=42097 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #Ch ..read more

Everyone who buys bento at a convenience store in Japan makes it sure that they have their bento microwaved before they leave the store. But Mr. Kasaoka Seiichi, Professor, at Bunkyo University in Tokyo says otherwise. Why does he think bento should be eaten cold? Let’s see if his theory for dieting can unbox Japan. ｢白米は冷まして食べる｣炭水化物を最高のダイエット食材に変えるシンプルな方法 お弁当の｢レンジでチン｣は避ける https://president.jp/articles/-/46892?page=1 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #As ..read more

In English, there is a saying such as “Like father, Like Son” but there are daughters who believe that phrase is for themselves. Ms. Mori Asana must be feeling the same way as she took up responsibility with her father who owns a fish wholesale store in Nagoya city, Aichi Prefecture. Her dream since she was little was to run the shop with her father. Let’s see if her success story of running a fish wholesale store can unbox Japan. ｢父と大ゲンカ勃発｣楽天出身､魚屋の跡取り娘が強行した現場のすごいDX https://president.jp/articles/-/47088 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #m ..read more

There is a conception widely believed outside Japan that Japan is the worst place for foreigners to work because of lack of diversity. There is a company in Iruma City, Saitama that has hired 10% of employees who are foreigners in the last 15 years.  Kamoshita Yusuke, a president of Koganei Seiki Seisakusho, says that the company just hires people they think are excellent, and as a result, they have the system they have now. Let’s see if this once a supplier for McLaren-Honda at Formula One can unbox Japan. ずっと前から社員の1割外国人　埼玉・入間のダイバーシティー空間：日経ビジネス電子版 (6/24/2021) https://business.nikkei.com ..read more

One of the key concepts of communication when you work at Japanese company is called “HOU REN SOU”.  HO is short for HOKOKU is to report, REN is short for RENRAKU is to let others know, SOU is short for SOUDAN is to consult. None of these can be missed when you work as a team member in order to keep the performance. Mr. Kuranuki Yoshito, CEO of Sonic Garden is considered as a pioneer of remote work in Japan and explains how this concept is old any longer and something new needs to be implemented. Let’s see if his recent interview can unbox Japan. Source ..read more

Olive oil started to be recognized by Japanese celebrities around 2000. There is one Japanese actor and cook who is known as an olive oil expert who loves using olive oil in his recipes. His name is Hayami Mokomichi. At first, his cooking style was perceived as strange but as he continued posting his cooking videos on YouTube, his passion for olive oil became normal. Let’s see if a recent interview can unbox Japan. It's okay to rely on side dishes" - Why actor Mokomichi Hayami, who aims for perfection, continues to cook 5/31 (Mon) https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/9b2804824c047aea0f709bc61ee39 ..read more

After over a year of the Corona pandemic, there are new trends that are sold more than conventional food. One is Onigiri, a rice ball and another is loaf of bread. Both specialty kinds. Let’s find out how these items became hot and see if that can unbox Japan. https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2105/12/news035.html https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c27f15369d0be283717c74fded5ba2f77baad73c #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #saku ..read more

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/ef94cf5a17862e314f940aaa2ed24f7a85191fea?page=3 Apr. 18 (Sun) Japanese sweet potatoes have been a popular snack for children especially in the winter time. Recently, that snack is in the spotlight as a superfood because of its nutrition not only in Japan but also in other parts of the world. Let’s see if this once ordinary food turned star of the plant can unbox Japan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support ..read more

In Japan, there is an exam that is the most difficult with a passing rate of less than 1% every year.  It is the 8th-dan examination, the highest rank in Kendo, the swordsmanship. Every year only a handful of swordsmen pass this exam. NabeyamaTakahiro who holds this 8th-dan rank, is an associate professor at Tsukuba University and  has been overwhelmingly strong since he was young. In a recent interview, Mr. Nabeyama talked about how to keep the Kendo spirit for himself and the next generations. Let’s see if an interview Mr. Nabeyama can unbox Japan. https://forbesjapan.com/articles ..read more