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  apanese “Nagara Culture” – The Charm of Bathtub Reading and Engawa Time

  What Is Nagara Culture? Japan has a unique lifestyle called "nagara culture." "Nagara" means enjoying one thi…
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  Traditional Japanese Soundscapes – Wind Chimes and Suikinkutsu

  The Japanese Aesthetic of Sound In Japanese traditional culture, sound is not merely acoustic noise, but an e…
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  The Beauty of Ma: Stillness and Space in Japanese Architecture

  In Japanese culture, there’s a quiet yet profound concept that permeates everything from architecture and art …
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  The Secrets of Japan’s Four Seasons: The Charm of Lesser-Known Seasonal Festivals

  Japan is a country with distinct seasonal changes, and various events are held to celebrate each season. These…
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  What is Nagashi Somen? Enjoying a Traditional Japanese Summer Activity

  The Charm of Nagashi Somen When summer arrives, so does nagashi somen, a quintessential Japanese tradition wh…
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  MISHIMA TOP 5 sightseeing!!

  Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is famous as the “City of Water”. It has good access from the city cente…
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  Around YOYOGI PARK station, recommend 5 restaurants

  Chiyoda Line, Yoyogi Park Station. There are many small shops in this area, but they have a lot of individu…
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  If you are hosting foreigners at your home, here are 5 reasons why Sukiyaki is definitely recommended

  If you suddenly have foreign friends coming over to your house, what kind of food would you serve them? This a…
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  For cafe lovers! Top 5 popular cafes around Yoyogi Park

  When it comes to cafe hopping, areas like "Daikanyama" and "Omotesando" are famous, but there are also many st…
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  Beware of international romance scams! Three reasons why Japanese women are targeted and a summary of measures to avoid becoming a victim.

  International romance scams that are causing a stir in the world today. In this article, I have summarized why…