Trends in Japan

The home is often one of the best places to learn about a culture’s values and ways of life. Recently, Japanese homes and interiors have been gaining interest around the world for both aesthetic and sustainability reasons. Let’s explore the unique beauty of Japanese interiors and the cultural values they derive from.

Japan’s tiniest cars show how smart design can make daily life easier while pointing to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
When you think of Japanese cars, you might picture legendary sports models or perhaps futuristic hybrids. But in Japan, some of the most beloved vehicles are actually the smallest. Known as kei (“lightweight”) cars, they are tiny, boxy, and full of character. They keep daily life moving, from quick errands to countryside deliveries, and they’re easier on the wallet thanks to lower taxes, insurance, and fuel costs.

From educational innovation to traffic safety, discover how Japan’s VTubers are having a positive influence beyond the virtual world.

VTubers are online performers who use digital avatars to blend Japan’s rich anime culture and advanced technology to reach and entertain people. Initially a niche form of online entertainment, VTubing has evolved into a global phenomenon, reshaping how individuals engage with media and build connections. In Japan, their influence extends beyond entertainment into fields such as education, government communication, and safety awareness.

Reading remains a deeply valued part of life in Japan, with a network of public libraries that promotes the value of reading as a shared cultural experience.

As our world continues to evolve and change, libraries in Japan are adapting too, striving to maintain Japan’s legacy of literacy and literature while exploring the possibilities of what the library of the future might be. In recent years, libraries have drawn attention not only as places to read but also as travel destinations in their own right. Architecturally striking “next-generation” libraries are opening across the country, reimagining the Japanese library, all to encourage a lifelong love of reading. These facilities have become vibrant community hubs that host cultural programs, social activities, and lifelong learning opportunities.