Riddlique
Unlocking Japan’s everyday riddles
– Where Japan’s quirks make sense –
Riddlique is where Japan’s everyday mysteries meet global curiosity. We unlock the hidden logic behind Japan’s quirks — from cultural puzzles and unspoken social codes to the linguistic wonders of “Nihongo.” Through the lens of Why Japanese?, we explore what makes Japan delightfully puzzling — and beautifully unique.
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Where curiosity meets the curious side of Japan.
Step into a world beyond categories – where seasonal flavours, surprising customs, and delightfully pizzling stories come to life.
From heartwarming traditions to unexpected cultural twists, these curated features invite you to explore the extraordinary in Japan’s everyday.
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Why do they say ‘Cold Chinese noodles now available’ in summer?
- The mysterious relationship between Japanese people and cold ramen - Have you ever seen this sign? In summer, ramen shops around town put up...
Is it really true that things you drop in Japan never get lost?
A country that is friendly towards lost items, Japan's mysterious servicesIntroduction Smartphones, wallets, commuter passes... "I accidentally...
Stunning! Why don’t Japanese people speak their minds?
‘Honest feelings and formalities’: the Japanese art of balancing emotionsAre Japanese people complicated? ‘I don't understand what Japanese people...
Amazing! What does “reading the air” mean?-The true nature of the “power to read” hidden in Japanese-
Introduction Foreigners who are studying Japanese sometimes ask me, "What does 'reading the air' mean?" This word is difficult to explain in a...
Amazing! Why don’t Japanese people say “NO”?
Japanese people don't say "NO!" Why don't they say "NO" clearly? In Japan, saying "no" is very rare. Instead, vague expressions, smiles, and...
Awesome! Why do Japanese people use hankos?The secret behind the ’hanko culture‘ that is so popular with foreigners
What are hankos? What is ‘hanko culture’ for Japanese people? Are you familiar with Japanese stamps “hanko”? Japan has a long-standing culture of...
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Why do Japanese people behave the way they do ?
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About Riddlique
Unlocking Japan’s everyday mysteries.
Riddlique explores the quirky, puzzling and quietly brilliant sides of Japanese culture, language and life.
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Message from Riddlique
Many foreign tourists visit Japan every day. Many of these foreign tourists say that it was their dream to visit Japan. There are no words that make Japanese people happier than these. We are truly grateful that they are impressed by the Japanese townscape, food culture, and Japanese people’s personalities and respect Japanese culture.
In Japan, there are rules and regulations that are invisible and unspoken. These customs may seem very strange to foreign tourists, but they are all based on the unique Japanese morality of caring for others. We would like to explain them in an easy-to-understand way.
We hope that those who visit Japan will have the best experience in Japan. And we hope that you will love Japan even more.