JR Announces New Policy Covering Emotional Damage From Missed Transfers
JR East has launched a new insurance policy covering the emotional damage of missed transfers, managed by a newly created subsidiary already overwhelmed by claims.
Tokyo’s Best-Kept Hot Spring: An Onsen Guide’s Special Pick
A volunteer hot spring guide shares a surprising “hidden onsen” in central Tokyo. What begins as a travel-style introduction gently transforms into a satire of Japan’s famously lukewarm workplace culture.
Inside the Secret Underground of Japan’s “Left‑Side Escalator Standing” Movement
Japan’s escalator etiquette has no legal basis, yet millions obey it with unwavering loyalty. Explore the secretive Left Standers Union, their struggle to convert Osaka, the stronghold of right‑side standing, and the whispered existence of a rival group known as the Right Side Front.
“You Must Dominate Your Inner Peace”: An Interview with Master Tranquilitus
We interviewed Master Tranquilitus, a meditation instructor who trains seekers to dominate serenity with silence sprints and aggressive stillness. Things got intense, a potted plant fell over, and the void blinked first.
I Sold My TV in the Name of Minimalism. Now I Stare at a Blank Wall for Fun
An extreme minimalist sold his TV to embrace simplicity… only to discover the unexpected joys of blank-wall entertainment. In this personal essay, he reflects on his journey toward owning less… and staring more.
