There are so many things you can learn about someone simply by observing them. You don’t have reach out of your comfort zone and ask them directly because so much can be learned by their fashion, their posture, their body language and the way they cut their nails. This is especially handy in Japanese society when being direct can be seen as extremely rude.
So how do you find out about really personal things? Certainly the best way to acquire hidden information is by asking innocuous questions that reveal way more than they should! Take the latest tip from an elite business man, who says you can guess about how much a man earns in Japan by asking him one simple question: “What kind of sushi do you like?”

Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
A trip to hell on Japan’s ‘vomit ship’: Is it as bad as everyone says it is?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
A trip to hell on Japan’s ‘vomit ship’: Is it as bad as everyone says it is?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
New Pikachu bras and other Pokémon lingerie appear in Japan【Photos】
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Japan’s Flat Gasha Pon takes gacha capsule toy machines to a whole new level