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Soba and its cultural implication in Japan
Comparing Tokyo and Osaka, it is said that Tokyoites prefer soba or buckwheat noodles, while Osakans prefer udon or flour noodles. However, if we’re just talking about the last… Continue Reading
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What is Andón – How to make a traditional Japanese lantern
He andon It is a lantern made of Japanese paper and framed with bamboo or wood that is lit with oil or a candle. It is believed to have been originally… Continue Reading
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What is the Japanese Tanka たんか 短歌
Tanka is a genre of classical Japanese poetry and one of the major genres of Japanese literature. Tanka (literally “short poem”), belongs to the ancient Japanese poetry called… Continue Reading
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Japan in the eyes of Albert Einstein
On November 17, 1922, the Nippon Yusen liner Kitanomaru carrying Einstein was approaching the port of Kobe via the Seto Inland Sea. More than a month had passed since… Continue Reading
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Surfers come to the rescue of 32 stranded dolphins found in Chiba
A group of surfers launched an emergency rescue operation after 32 dolphins were found washed up on a beach in Chiba’s Boso Peninsula on April 3. Surfers, and… Continue Reading
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The Story of the Three Laughing Monks: Zen Motivation
The Zen philosophy, which emphasizes simplicity and mindfulness, offers valuable personal growth and motivational guidance. It is known that the samurai they adopted the Zen Buddhism and their main reason… Continue Reading
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