Society
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Small Tips to Help With Your Mental Health in Japan
Maintaining good mental health is especially important when living overseas. If you find yourself struggling to find ways to help here are some tips!
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Recycling in Japan: How Much Waste Really Gets Recycled?
Recycling in Japan seems to be enforced quite strictly and may lead to the assumption of high recycling rates, but the reality is different.
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Japanese Novels: Your Passport to the Heart of Japan
Seeking an authentic guide to experiencing Japan? Explore Japan's rich culture through the pages of Japanese novels.
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Work-Life Balance In Post-Pandemic Japan: From A Japanese Standpoint
Is it difficult to navigate work-life balance in Japan after the pandemic? This is what Japanese workers have to say about Japan's post-pandemic work culture.
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Exploring Japan’s Eco-Town in Minamata, Kumamoto
Do you know what an eco-town is? Japan has created a system of harmony between the economy, environment, and the enrichment of local life through these towns.
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Brewing Sustainably Sourced Sake: What Is Happening in the Sake Production in Japan
Minimizing environmental impact, preserving cultural heritage, and supporting local communities through sustainably sourced sake.
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Can I Drink Tap Water in Japan?
Uncover if tap water in Japan is safe to drink from locals and social media, plus alternative tips. Stay hydrated while exploring Japan. Cheers to safe sipping!
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Physical and Mental Health for International Students in Japan
Feeling overwhelmed as an international student? Learn this techniques for physical and mental health care from an international student.
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Can Japan Reach Them?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aims to foster sustainable development across economic, environmental, and social dimensions to create a better future.
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Coco Farm & Winery: Sustainable Farming and the Special Team Behind It
Coco Farm & Winery is on a mission to give back to the community by changing lives and taking care of the environment through its sustainable farming.
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Veganuary: What Is Like to Be Vegan in Japan?
As a vegan or vegetarian in Japan many have found it difficult to find options in a country with a diet heavily centered around fish and other animal products
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Rediscover Tradition: Tokyo’s 64th Koenji Awa Odori Returns to Its Streets
Mark your calendars for August 26-27th, as Koenji Station North-South Shopping Street and Konan Street come alive with Koenji Awa Odori.
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The Experiences Of Living In Japan Vs. The USA
While one ocean separates Japan and the US, the cultures and lifestyles are in complete contrast. Here are my thoughts on living in Japan vs the US.
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The Edo Period: Political, Economic, and Social Developments
The Edo period started in 1603 and lasted until 1867 and was a time of significant political, economic, and social change.
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5 Ways I Experienced Culture Shock In Japan – From An Indian Perspective
Japan is certainly a unique country, with many things very different from the rest of the world. I experienced culture shock in various forms, read more here!