All About Japan

How Japan Deals with Digestive Problems

Even the land of the rising sun occasionally has stomach problems. Between the language barrier and the sheer amount of medicines available, such delicate situations can be a lot to digest. We're here to help!

What to Do When You're Sick in Japan

Find out how surgical masks, Pocari Sweat, 'okayu,' doctors, and Japan’s National Health Insurance fit into the mix!

Hated Medicine as a Kid? These Might Help!

A number of day-to-day Japanese health products can make having a sick kid (or being one!) a little less awful.

How to Make it to the Office the Day After

We all like to eat and drink endlessly, but nobody likes a stomachache or a hangover. Here are four Japanese tricks for beating the post-party blaaaaghs.

Japan’s Top Cold Medicines

Never miss a day of work with these in your medicine cabinet!

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