By Wonsuh Song Recently, I was quite surprised to hear an announcement on a Japanese train asking passengers to “actively…
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[Column] Casual Speech Toward Foreigners? The Double Standard in Japan’s Service Industry
By Wonsuh Song Walk through Tokyo these days and it’s hard not to notice the influx of foreign visitors. Alongside…
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[Column] “Does High School Define You?” – Unveiling the Cultural Divide Between Japan and Korea
By Wonsuh Song Not long ago, I attended an event at a Korean school in Japan. My children usually go…
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[Column] Convenience Store Innovation: Changing the Way We Shop
By Wonsuh Song FamilyMart in Japan introduced a casual clothing brand called “Convenience Wear,” and it has been making waves.…
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[Column] Korea’s Surge in Women Scientists: How Legislation and Dedicated Institutions Are Making the Difference
By Wonsuh Song Until recently, both Japan and Korea faced similar challenges in increasing women’s participation in science and technology.…
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[Column] The Rise of Female Bus & Taxi Drivers: A Key to Alleviating Staffing Shortages in Public Transport
By Wonsuh Song If you have hailed a taxi in Tokyo recently, you may have noticed a marked increase in…
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[Column] The Meaning of Owning the Real Thing: The Value of Luxury Goods and Our Attitude
By Wonsuh Song Recently, Korean comedian Lee Su-ji has been captivating social media and video platforms with parodies involving luxury…
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[Column] Understanding Japan’s “Inconspicuous Culture” through a Parents’ LINE Group
By Wonsuh Song I have now lived in Japan for 24 years. With both of my children having entered junior…
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[Column] A Glimpse of a Baby Crawling Race in Japan: Reflections on Building a Society Where Parents and Children Flourish
By Wonsuh Song I stopped by a shopping mall near the train station and came across a fascinating scene: preparations…
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[Column] A Weekend Aglow with Korean Culture in Japan
By Wonsuh Song Last weekend, numerous locations throughout Japan were swept up in a fervor that could aptly be called…
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