Day: May 22, 2025

A Showa era town in Japan.

Showa Era: Why Do People in Japan Still Love It?

The Showa era in Japan lasted from 1926 to 1989—more than six decades of history packed with change, resilience, and growth. Although it ended over thirty years ago, the Showa era is still everywhere in Japan today.

An "ojisan" or a middle-aged man, eating food with a woman on a park bench.

Ojisan Rental in Japan: An Unusual Service!

Japan is home to many innovative services. One is the “ossan rental,” through which people can “rent out” a middle-aged man to do various activities with them. Continue reading to learn more about why this business started, the person behind it, and how you can rent your ojisan in Japan.