Riddlique Special

Discover Japan’s Hidden Stories

Discover Japan’s Hidden Stories — One Curiosity at a Time

From seasonal flavours to culture-rich curiosities, Riddlique’s Spotlight Features take you beyond the obvious.
Explore Japan through the rhythms of its seasons and the charm of its unexpected customs — stories you won’t find in a guidebook, but only in real life.
Let your curiosity guide you through the unique, the heartwarming, and the delightfully puzzling.

Japan ✖️ Season

Japan’s culture flows with the seasons — and so does its food, customs, and daily life.
In this series, we explore how the changing seasons shape the way people eat, live, and connect.

-summer food culture-

Why do Japanese people eat eel in summer?

― The mystery of Doyo no Ushi no Hi and stamina ‘Why do Japanese people eat eel in the hot summer?’ This is one of the unique aspects of Japanese...

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...

Spotlight Features

Uncover the unexpected sides of Japan — services, spaces, and stories that spark wonder and connection.
These features shine a light on the strange, heartwarming, and uniquely Japanese moments you never knew existed.

Amazing ! What is ‘Kimi no Koukou,’ a school experience popular with foreigners?

Image source:Official website of All about (https://www.all about.co.jp) Have you ever dreamed of experiencing the student life depicted in Japanese...

Why do Japanese people ‘rent grandmothers’?

-A unique service for sharing kindness -What? Rent a grandmother? It may sound surprising, but ‘renting a grandmother’ is a real service in Japan....