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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 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
Japanese History

🇯🇵What Is Seppuku? The Japanese Way of Dying with Honor and Responsibility

Discover the meaning behind seppuku, the samurai ritual of self-disembowelment. Explore its cultural roots, ethical significance, and how its spirit lives on in modern Japan.
2025.08.14
Japanese History