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Upcycle or Earn: How to Make Use of Second-Hand Items in Japan
Well-known and affordable brands like IKEA, offer to buy back used furniture and UNIQLO offers to repair, customize, or transform second-hand items.
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Japanese Stationery: Eco-Friendly & Award-Winning Ingenuity
Useful, well thought-out, and an aesthetic. Japanese stationery adds color and life to what would have been a grey, plain writing arsenal.
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The Best Foods to Support a Balanced, Healthy Lifestyle in Japan
Among the incredible variety of food available in Japan, many options make it easy to support a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing taste or enjoyment.
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Exploring Japan’s Train Station Melodies
Ever noticed those short sounds playing on Japan’s stations? Those Station Melodies aren’t just for fun—they help passengers navigate through busy stations!
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How To Thrift Like a Local in Japan: a Guide to Japanese Second-Hand Stores
If you’re a foreigner living in or visiting Japan, the second-hand stores can be a cheap and sustainable way to find unique and high-quality items.
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Nail-Less Precision: The Art of Japanese Joinery
Unlike conventional carpentry, Japanese joinery is a technique that involves no external reinforcements like fasteners or adhesives to piece a wooden construct
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Navigating the Marketplace: A Guide to Using Mercari in Japan
Despite its success, Japan's largest marketplace, Mercari, lacks support for foreign languages, making navigation challenging for non-Japanese speakers.
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Things to Do in Fukuoka: Explore Japan’s Underrated City
Fukuoka is home to places you won’t find anywhere else in Japan, making it a remarkable destination. Check out these one-of-a-kind things to do in Fukuoka...
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Things to Do in Osaka 2025: USJ and Osaka Expo
Exciting things to do in Osaka in 2025 include the Osaka Expo, a brand new area and limited time events in Universal Studios Japan (USJ), new souvenirs, food..
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Beyond The Crowd: A Nagaoka Hanabi Matsuri Journey
Ever heard about Niigata's Nagaoka Hanabi Matsuri? It's one of Japan's largest and most famous fireworks festivals! Read all about it here!
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Cleanup Events You Should Join in Tokyo
Interested in making friends while also helping the environment? Why not join a cleanup event!? Check out our list of cleanup events in Tokyo!
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Japanese Ume Plums: How to Eat Them The Japanese Way
In Japan, plums are important not only for their flower, but also their culinary uses. There are so many ume products that are famous for their delciousness!
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Four Recommended Outdoor Activities To Enjoy Spring in Japan
As days get warmer, spring in Japan is the perfect time to go back to enjoying the outdoors! Check out our recommendations for outdoor activities during Spring!
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What Does Spring Taste Like in Japan? Best Sakura Snacks and Drinks
Spring has finally arrived, and Japan’s favorite time of the year is here—Sakura season! Let's look at some of the best Sakura snacks for 2025!
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Osaka Expo 2025: Designing Future Society for Our Lives
Osaka Expo 2025 is happening this year. Countries from around the world come together to share ideas and culture. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Quick and Easy Spring Bento Recipes
Check out these abundant fresh, delicate, and vibrant spring bento ingredients commonly used to highlight the season’s renewal!