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Why Are There So Few Trash Bins in Japan?

Discover why Japan’s cities remain spotless despite the lack of public trash bins. Explore the cultural values, Zen aesthetics, and civic responsibility that shape Japan’s unique urban cleanliness.
2025.08.25
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Japanese Culture

Why Japanese People Slurp Their Noodles — A Delicious Sound of Culture

Discover why Japanese people slurp their noodles and how this unique custom reflects flavor, etiquette, and cultural beauty. A guide for curious travelers and food lovers.
2025.08.25
Japanese Culture
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

Instant Ramen Day – Japan’s Delicious Invention That Changed the World

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2025.08.25
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Japanese History

From Ukiyo-e to Manga: The Timeless Art of Japanese Visual Storytelling

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2025.08.24
Japanese History
“Why Japan?” Series

Why Do Japanese Characters Dress for the Seasons?

Discover why Japanese anime and mascot characters wear seasonal outfits. Explore the cultural philosophy of kisetsukan, emotional marketing, and visual storytelling that connects tradition with pop culture.
2025.08.24
“Why Japan?” Series
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Awa Odori Festival Guide | From Koenji to Tokushima – Japan’s Dancing Soul

Introduction: “We’re all fools, so let’s dance!”Among Japan’s many summer festivals, few match the energy and joy of Awa...
2025.08.24
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“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

August 24: Love Sake Day — A Quiet Celebration of Poetry, Fermentation, and the Japanese Soul

August 24 is Love Sake Day in Japan, honoring poet Wakayama Bokusui and the quiet beauty of sake culture. Explore the philosophy of fermentation, seasonal rituals, and poetic silence in this immersive guide.
2025.08.24
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese Culture

Dancing with Ancestors: A Local Bon Odori at My School

Experience Japan’s summer tradition through a local Bon Odori festival—where ancestral prayer, community, and dance come together under lantern light.
2025.08.23
Japanese Culture
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Why Japanese Hot Springs Are More Than Just a Bath

Discover the deeper meaning of Japanese hot springs—from naked bathing to seasonal rituals—in this guide for curious global travelers.
2025.08.23
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“Why Japan?” Series

🚆 Why Are Japanese Trains So Quiet?A Journey into Empathy, Etiquette, and the Aesthetics of Silence

If you've ever taken a train in Japan, you may have experienced something quietly astonishing: the near-total absence of...
2025.08.23
“Why Japan?” Series
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