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Exam season in Japan, known as juken, influences academic paths and social expectations across the country. This article explains how entrance exams work, the role of juku cram schools, common rituals and superstitions, the pressure surrounding rōnin students, and how recent reforms are gradually changing one of Japan’s most influential educational traditions.

Valentine’s Day in Japan follows a structure unlike its Western counterparts. This article explores how a marketing driven holiday became centered on chocolate, social obligation, and workplace culture, and how those practices have changed over time. From giri-choco and White Day to newer trends like friend and self-gifting, it looks at how changing gender roles and social expectations are influencing how Valentine’s Day is experienced in Japan today.