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Moji More Mochi to make Emochi!
The word emoji is already part of the world vocabulary, originally a Japanese word, 絵文字 (emoji, means something like “image word”), and maintains this same meaning in global… Continue Reading
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Nakagin Capsule Tower to be dismantled for rental accommodation and exhibitions
Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower, architect Kisho Kurokawa ‘s 20th-century metabolist landmark, will be dismantled and donated to museums or converted into rental units. Located in the Ginza neighborhood… Continue Reading
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Nibutani-attus fabrics/ Hokkaido traditional crafts
In the valley of the Saru River, in Hokkaido, there is a tradition since the Edo period of creating cloth and textiles based on tree bark, made by… Continue Reading
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“The Saleswoman” by Murata Sayaka – Book Review
Murata Sayaka ‘s book “The Shop Clerk” (コンビニ人間Konbini ningen ) was a bestseller in Japan. Even after several years since its release in 2016, it remains one of… Continue Reading
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Airport Staff in Japan Send a Thank You
It’s not surprising to hear stories of service providers in Japan doing amazing things to provide the best possible service to their customers. Be it in small details… Continue Reading
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Seki – The Land of the Katana
The beautiful yet deadly katana are Japan’s most famous ancient weapons. For centuries it has amazed locals and strangers with its elegance and historical wealth. Katanas are often… Continue Reading
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