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“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🏟️ English Blog Post: Koshien and the Soul of Japanese Baseball – Why August 18 Is High School Baseball Memorial Day

Discover the cultural and emotional significance of Japan’s High School Baseball Memorial Day. Learn how Koshien Stadium, Shohei Ohtani, and the spirit of youth define Japanese baseball.
2025.08.18
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series
Japanese History

🇯🇵🇵🇱 A Century of Friendship: The Untold Story Between Japan and Poland

Discover the heartwarming story of how Japan rescued Polish orphans in 1920, and how Poland returned the kindness during Japan’s earthquakes. A century-long friendship built on empathy, culture, and shared humanity.
2025.08.17
Japanese History
Japanese Culture

🇯🇵 A Miracle in Plain Sight: Why Japanese Kindergarten Walks Astonish Foreign Visitors

An American visitor was stunned by the sight of Japanese kindergarteners walking peacefully through the streets. Discover why this everyday scene reveals Japan’s deep-rooted culture of safety, empathy, and kindness.
2025.08.17
Japanese Culture
“Why Japan?” Series

Why Do Japanese People Line Up So Quietly?

Discover why Japanese people line up silently—even in shadows. Explore the cultural beauty of empathy, harmony, and invisible communication.
2025.08.17
“Why Japan?” Series
travel to Japan

Why Japanese Hospitality Doesn’t Ask for Anything in Return: The Philosophy Behind Omotenashi

Discover why Japanese hospitality is offered without expecting anything in return. Explore the philosophy of omotenashi rooted in tea ceremony, Zen, and bushido.
2025.08.16
travel to Japan
“Why Japan?” Series

🗾 Why Do Japanese People Apologize So Often?

Why do Japanese people apologize so frequently? Discover the cultural, historical, and emotional roots of Japan’s apology culture—from samurai honor to everyday kindness. A deep dive for international readers.
2025.08.16
“Why Japan?” Series
Japanese History

Why Japanese People Bow Instead of Shaking Hands or Hugging: A Cultural and Historical Deep Dive

Discover why bowing is preferred over handshakes or hugs in Japan. From ancient epidemic responses under Emperor Sūjin to the philosophy of non-contact communication, this article explores the deep cultural roots of Japanese etiquette.
2025.08.16
Japanese History
Japanese History

August 15: The Day Japan Prays — Where the End of War and the Return of Ancestors Meet

Discover the deep cultural meaning behind August 15 in Japan, where Obon and End of War Day converge. A powerful reflection on life, memory, and peace.
2025.08.15
Japanese History
“Why Japan?” Series

🙏 The Culture of Pressing Hands Together: A Silent Gesture of Japanese Gratitude and Prayer

Discover the meaning behind the Japanese gesture of pressing hands together. From Shinto shrines to mealtime rituals, explore how this silent act expresses gratitude, prayer, and respect in everyday life.
2025.08.15
“Why Japan?” Series
“Why Japan?” Series

Why Do Japanese People Bow?

Discover the cultural and philosophical meaning behind bowing in Japan. From samurai traditions to modern etiquette, explore how this silent gesture expresses respect, emotion, and harmony.
2025.08.15
“Why Japan?” Series
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