Culture
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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New Year In Japan: 7 Uniquely Japanese Traditions
We've almost reached the New Year celebrations! Since 2022 is almost over and 2023 is already in sig
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Shinrin Yoku: The Japanese Experience of Forest Bathing
Have you ever walked into a forest and felt refreshed or relaxed by even just strolling around in a
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How to Write Nengajo in Japanese New Year: Step by Step Guide
Have you ever written a New Year’s card in Japan? It’s a typical New Year’s tradition in Japan to wr
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A Closer Look at Cool Japan
Japan's traditional culture, including ikebana, samurai and geisha, is no longer the exclusive repre
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Weird Things in Japan That Just Make Sense
For all people coming to Japan or wanting to travel here, this article is for you! A few things may
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Hikikomori: A Moral Panic in Japan
Hikikomori (ひきこもり) can be considered an underlying social issue in Japan that has been the cause of
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Which Ninja Hattori Character Are You?
Ninja Hattori was a childhood favourite for many of us. It wasn’t necessarily the best show on telev