Thousands of Japanese voluntarily disappear each year.Social pressure, debt and trauma drive many to vanish.Johatsu reveals ...

Japan’s high life expectancy has captured global attention, with many of its citizens reaching their 100th birthdays and beyond. This longevity stems from a combination of cultural habits, diet, ...

This compelling book sheds light on one of the most defining yet often overlooked forces in Japanese society: dōchō atsuryoku (conformity pressure). Far beyond a matter of individual psychology, this ...

You've been taught your whole life that sleeping at work is a cardinal sin. You nod off during a crucial meeting, and suddenly your career trajectory takes a nosedive. You're labeled "lazy," ...