Culture– category –
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Tokyo vs Osaka: collective harmony vs individual boldness
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Osaka vs Tokyo: Understanding their differences through kitchen metaphors
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Dining in Japan: Two chopstick taboos you must avoid
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Setsubun: Drive away evil spirits with…beans!
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Ehomaki: The symbolic sushi roll and how to eat it right to usher in good luck
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From Kyoto to Tokyo: My journey navigating the different regional dialects
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Hina dolls: The fascinating story of what they represent and how to position them
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Step into purity and “climb” Mt. Fuji in Tokyo
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All about mikoshi, Japan’s portable shrines–the spirit of god is on the move!
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Doraemon: Japan’s most adored robot cat
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Exploring Japan’s premium fruits and traditions
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The culture of giving and receiving in Japan
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Why is Japan so clean? The secret is teamwork
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The fake glasses trend in Japan
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Surprising facts about watching a movie in Japan
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Don Donki Quijote: Japan’s ultimate discount store–but why the name?
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All about Japan’s “mottainai” food culture–it’s deep!
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No assigned waiter? How does service work at Japanese restaurants?
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Mindfulness in action: How Japanese people care for shared spaces
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Few public trash cans but clean streets–how!?
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Rush hour in Tokyo is intense but never chaotic–how?
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Hina-arare: A traditional Japanese snack with a lovely meaning
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Kyaraben is the epitome of “too cute to eat”
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Fukubukuro: Japan’s New Year “lucky bag” tradition
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