“Easy” is relative in the United States. Gun laws can be strict in some states and much looser in others. But compared with most peer countries, the U.S. generally makes civilian gun ownership more accessible because of a unique mix of constitutional protection, national history, cultural values, and a massive commercial market. The Constitutional Foundation (Second…
Walk around Japan and you’ll notice something quickly: bangs (fringe) are everywhere. From students to office workers to celebrities, many Japanese people—especially women, but also some men—keep some kind of bangs, whether it’s full straight bangs, see-through bangs, or soft side bangs. So what’s the reason? It’s not just “fashion.” Bangs in Japan connect to beauty ideals, social…
When people talk about school, they usually think about subjects, teachers, and friends. But there is another important detail that often gets overlooked: when the school year starts. In Japan, the school year begins in April.In the United States, it usually starts in late August or early September. This difference might seem small, but it affects everything from holidays and…
