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Koi: A Journey from Ancient Ponds to Modern Symbolism
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May 09, 2024
Koi: A Journey from Ancient Ponds to Modern Symbolism

The koi fish, an iconic symbol in Japanese...

Rural Retreats: Exploring Farmstays in Japan
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May 07, 2024
Rural Retreats: Exploring Farmstays in Japan

Farmstays in Japan provide a unique opportunity to...

Purikura: Capturing Japan's Photobooth Phenomenon
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May 05, 2024
Purikura: Capturing Japan's Photobooth Phenomenon

Explore the captivating world of Purikura, Japan's unique...

Kabocha vs. Pumpkin
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May 02, 2024
Kabocha vs. Pumpkin

Unlike the decorative American pumpkins, kabocha is a...

The Art of Go-Ho: Japan's Five Quintessential Cooking Techniques
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April 30, 2024
The Art of Go-Ho: Japan's Five Quintessential Cooking Techniques

Go-Ho describes the five cornerstone techniques of Japanese...

Kappa: Japan’s Cucumber-Loving River Demon
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April 25, 2024
Kappa: Japan’s Cucumber-Loving River Demon

Japanese folklore is rich with supernatural beings called...

Otamatone: Japan’s Squishy Musical Instrument
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April 23, 2024
Otamatone: Japan’s Squishy Musical Instrument

The Otamatone is a distinctive tadpole-shaped synthesizer from Japan...

Food From Netflix's The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (Episode 3)
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April 18, 2024
Food From Netflix's The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (Episode 3)

Episode 3 of Makanai, titled "Taboo," immerses viewers...

Shoganai: Accepting Fate
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April 16, 2024
Shoganai: Accepting Fate

You arrive at your favorite ramen shop to...

Gotochi Postcards: Love Letters to Japan’s Localities
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April 14, 2024
Gotochi Postcards: Love Letters to Japan’s Localities

Japan's unique regional postcards known as "gotochi" are...