#JAPAN

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🇯🇵 Discovering Japan Through Stories: Five Narratives That Reveal the Soul of a Nation

Japan is a country where tradition and innovation coexist, where beauty often lies in impermanence, and where storytelli...
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🔥 Calling Back the Light — How Japanese Festivals Embody Prayer

Have you ever stopped on a summer night and looked up at the sky? When giant fireworks bloom and vanish in the dark, tim...
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🇯🇵 Beyond Duality: Japan’s Culture of Harmony, Weaving, and Political Spirit

🗳️ Modern Politics and Ancient PhilosophyIn modern democracies, debate is often framed as opposition—left versus right, ...
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🎆 Fireworks in Japan: A Symphony of Light, Spirit, and Transience

When it comes to summer in Japan, nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like festivals and fireworks. In this ...
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✨ A Thousand Years of Radiance: The Era When Japanese Women Truly Shined

When we speak of an era in which women truly shine, we must also acknowledge the absence of violence and coercion. Such ...
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🛕 Shrines vs. Temples in Japan: What’s the Difference?

To many Japanese people, Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are familiar parts of daily life. But when a curious travel...
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🏯 How to Properly Visit a Shinto Shrine: A Guide for Visitors to Japan

Visiting a shrine in Japan is more than just sightseeing—it's a moment to connect with centuries of reverence and spirit...
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🏯 Edo’s Unshakable Trust: Japan’s Forgotten Legacy of Honor

In the 18th century, Edo (modern-day Tokyo) was the largest city in the world, with a population of over 2.5 million. Ye...
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🇯🇵 A Safe Society Rooted in Kindness: What an Edo-Era Tale Reveals About Japan

✨ Introduction: Why Can Japanese Children Ride Trains Alone?In Japan, it’s not uncommon to see elementary school childre...
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🇯🇵 Sushi: A Journey Through the Heart of Japanese Cuisine

✨ Introduction: More Than Raw Fish on RiceWhen people around the world think of Japanese food, one word often comes to m...