The iOS 12.3 update (currently 12.3.1 16F203) has important improvements for iPhone users in Japan and Apple Pay Transit users everywhere: Reiwa Era Calendar SupportReiwa Era is also supported in […]
Japanese Buddhism - Maps - Signage
Why does Google Maps discriminate against Buddhist Temples?
Dear Google Maps Team, I have noticed recently that Google Maps in Japan has stopped using the traditional Manji 卍 character for marking Buddhist temples and has substituted a plain […]
Apple - Japanese Typography
Fix the rice emoji Apple, it’s gross
Many Japanese have pointed out this already, but the Apple rice emoji is just gross. The rice doesn’t look like cooked rice, it’s grey and unfit for human consumption, like […]
Apple - Apple Music - Culture Wars
Apple Music Japan Updates “For You” Section
The Apple Music ‘For You’ section that was updated in the USA store on April 15, finally arrived on the Japan store today. The update offers much more customized content […]
Apple - Apple Pay Suica - Apple Pay Transit - Suica - Transit
Tweet of the Day
iPhone transit users outside of Japan appreciate Apple Pay Suica too. Touch ‘n Go is MIFARE and definitely doable in iOS 13 Wallet.
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