Hello, this is BabyJ. With the implementation of the Japanese Government's new policy to accept more foreign workers in Japan, some unique services targeting foreigners have started. One of such services is "YOLO JAPAN", a brand-new recrui…

Hello, this is BabyJ. In my previous article, I introduced the Japanese Government's new immigration policy to accept 350,000 more foreign workers in Japan. I also introduced the new resident status, "Specified Skilled Worker (特定技能), "…

Hello, this is BabyJ. Due to declining number of marriages and childbirths, the Japanese society continues to be aging. Consequently, the number of working age Japanese population is declining. It is estimated to decrease to be only about …

Hello, again. This is BabyJ. Japan's Cabinet Office has just announced the results of their research on middle-aged recluses. They've estimated that the recluses aged between 40-64 years of age have numbered 613,000. The number was beyond …

Hello, again. This is BabyJ. In my 1st post, I explained that I was married to an American for several years. My only son is bi-racial with half Japanese and half African American. He has a dreadlocks-like hair and light dark skin. When he…

Hello, again. This is BabyJ. March 3rd was “Hinamatsuri”, Doll’s Festival, or “Girl’s Day,” the day to celebrate healthy growth of a female child and pray for her happiness. “Hinamatsuri,” is also called, “Momo-no-sekku,” the season of pea…

Hello, again. This is BabyJ. The other day, I wrote about Japan’s practice of giving chocolate on Valentine's Day. According to a news article I read recently, a majority of women bought chocolate for themselves and spent 4,200 yen on aver…

Many Japanese People Wearing Masks Hello, again. This is BabyJ. You may have noticed that, on the train and on the streets, so many Japanese people are wearing masks. You can see it all throughout the year, especially in winter. At drugsto…

Hello, again. This is BabyJ. The topic today is "girichoko," obligatory chocloate giving practice in Japan. Valentine’s Day in Japan While Valentine’s Day is originally the day to exchange gifts between romantic partners, in Japan, it is t…

Love English and Intercultural Communication Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Junko BabyJ Lewis. Please call me “BabyJ.” Since Junior High School, I've loved English and intercultural communications. I went to college in Boston, Massach…