Cozy Lives with Japanese Culture / ちょっとイイ暮らし研究室

Tired in the Morning? A Japanese Researcher’s Guide to Strategic Rest

Discover how Japanese researchers like A-san are embracing rest as a professional skill. Practical tips and cultural insights for expats and Japan-lovers.

2025.07.26

Rhythm AdjustmentSelf-care and Well-being

Elevate Your Storage with Japanese Wall-Mounted Solutions: Float, Hide, and Display

Discover how Japanese-style wall-mounted storage—float, hide, and display—can transform your home and reduce daily stress. Practical tips included.

2025.07.24

Home and LivingProcess Improvement

Coping with Stress and Comparison: Japanese Self-Care Rituals for Researchers

Discover Japanese researchers’ self-care habits for managing stress, comparison, and burnout. Learn cultural insights and practical tips for a healthier work-life balance.

2025.07.23

Facing EmotionsSelf-care and Well-being

Why We Feel Tired in Japan’s Quiet Homes: Self-Care Practices for Midlife Well-Being

Explore why women in Japan feel exhausted even in peaceful homes, and learn self-care rituals for better midlife well-being.

2025.07.22

Moments of ComfortSelf-care and Well-being

How an Overworked Japanese Woman Learned to Rest Well at Night

Discover Japanese-inspired self-care rituals that help working women improve sleep quality and restore balance after long days.

2025.07.21

Evening CareWork and Business

Why a 5-Minute Morning Routine Can Transform Your Day: A Japanese-Inspired Approach

A Japanese-inspired 5-minute morning routine helps urban dwellers reset before chaotic commutes and workdays—reclaim your mornings mindfully.

2025.07.20

Rhythm AdjustmentSelf-care and Well-being

Why “Yama-Meshi” at Home? How Japanese Culture Brings the Outdoors Inside

Discover why Japanese people enjoy Yama-Meshi at home: a mindful, relaxing ritual to reset body and mind even in urban life.

2025.07.19

Moments of ComfortSelf-care and Well-being

Why Fire Gazing Resonates in Japan: Exploring a Quiet Modern Escape

Discover how some Japanese professionals embrace solo fire gazing after work — a peaceful practice reflecting ancient respect for fire and nature.

2025.07.18

Evening CareSelf-care and Well-being

Why Japanese Working Women Embrace Stress: Mindful Habits for Sustainable Work-Life Balance

Explore why Japanese working women embrace stress mindfully. Learn cultural insights and practical stress-relief habits for work-life balance.

2025.07.17

Rhythm AdjustmentWork and Business

Why Late-Night Rituals Matter in Japanese Home Culture

Explore why late-night rituals are central to Japanese life and learn tips to improve your evenings—and boost your daytime quality of life.

2025.07.16

Evening CareSelf-care and Well-being