Discuss cultural differences between Japan and your country, and interrelations between Japanese and foreigners.
Attention : For practical questions about working, studying, shopping, or things to bring to Japan go to the Japan Practical subforum.

Your lounge for Japanese traditions and history.

Anything related to Buddhism, Zen, Shintoism and other denominations

Everything related to contemporary Japanese literature and art.

Write about your experiences in Japan.

Japanese politics at home and with the rest of the world.

The Bubble Years and beyond: Japan's economy exposed.

Anything related to Japanese Hi-Tech, science, widgets and gadgets.

The Japanese education system and its effects on society.

News related to Japanese society as well as gender issues.

Tabloid section: postman biting dog and all the other sleazedom.

Issues related to immigration and foreigners residing in Japan.

Issues related to overseas communities of Japanese descent.

A collection of articles, online resources and news reports on the issue of "Comfort Women".

Protectors or menace? Feel free to post your opinion.

A collection of articles & news, statistical & scientific data.

Articles, statistical data and personal opinions related to whaling in Japan.

The rest of the news and events.

What's the best way to get to a place ? Where to stay ? What are the hidden gems ? Share your tips here.

Ask your job-related questions and share your experiences in this section.

Ask questions or share your experience about learning Japanese or study at a Japanese college/university in Japan.

Forum to discuss male solo artists.

Forum to discuss female solo artists.

Forum to discuss bands and groups.

Forum to discuss about old style Japanese music such as Enka, oldies, and other non mainstream Japanese music.

Forum to discuss anything not related to a single artist or band/group. Home of questions, polls, picture-threads.

Articles, news, updates and questions related to Japanese animation.

Everything related to cinematography, TV series, soap operas and other dramas.

The latest gossip on idorus, tarentos, singers, stars & starlets...

Everything related to Nintendo, Sega, Sony, RPG and more.