Culture
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Muji Japan: Simple and Quality Products From Japan to the World
Muji Japan is a Japanese retail company that sells various household, and consumer goods started in
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Datsuzoku: Deviating From Daily Routine
Datsuzoku (脱俗, だつぞく), a Japanese concept that is often translated as “deviating from routine,” is a
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Ikiru – How We Become More Aware of Life in the Presence of Death
Isn't it ironic? For people, life often becomes more precious and colourful when they know that thei
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Overcoming Japan’s Birth Rate Crisis
The declining birth rate, in combination with one of the highest life expectancies in the world have
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Origami: The Traditional Art of Japan
The traditional art of Japan - origami, from an ancient recreational activity for adults and childre
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Japanese Superhero Series: Super Sentai
You might be familiar with the 90s American superhero TV show “Power Rangers”. The show saw five tee
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The Fascinating World of a Sumo Wrestler
Sumo (相撲) is a Japanese wrestling style and by far the most traditional national sport Japan offers.
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Omotenashi: Japan’s Excellent Customer Service
Omotenashi refers to the art of selfless hospitality and anticipating and exceeding guests' needs. I
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Moenai Gomi or Moeru Gomi? 3 Easy Steps to Follow in Sorting & Throwing Out Your Trash
Whether you're a newcomer to Japan, or have been here for a while, the Japanese trash system still r
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Behind Japan’s Declining Birth Rate: More Women in Education and the Workforce?
Recently, Japan has experienced a sense of crisis due to the ongoing decrease in the fertility rate,
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6 Contemporary Japanese Artists You Should Know
Japan has been idolatrized for its very traditional culture and its extravagant modern pop deviation
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Initiatives to Repopulate the Abandoned Villages/Ghost Towns in Japan
The phenomenon of Akiya, or vacant houses in Japan, has become prevalent throughout the countryside.
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Ehomaki: The Setsubun Sushi Roll That Brings You Luck
Ehomaki (恵方巻), which is made up of the kanji for 恵 (favoured, blessed), 方 (direction), and 巻 (roll),
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Is Japanese Technology Really That Advanced?
When you think of a high-tech, technologically advanced country, isn't Japan one of the first you wo
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Jouhatsu: Japan’s Mysteriously Vanishing Population
Jouhatsu is a phenomenon that has garnered attention in Japan in recent years. The term jouhatsu, wh
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Why Your Japan Bucket-List Should Include the Kabuki Experience!
Japan is also widely known for its vibrant theatre scene, which is a mixture of productions inspired